Synonyms of communicates

communicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of communicate

1

as in transmits

to cause (something) to pass from one to another

the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transmits
• spreads
• conveys
• gives
• imparts
• disseminates
• propagates
• conducts
• delivers
• transfers
• transfuses
• diffuses
• broadcasts
• surrenders
• turns over
• infects
• contaminates
• hands over
• hands down
• hands on
• poisons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• catches
• contracts
• comes down (with)

2

as in talks

to engage in an exchange of information or ideas

for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talks
• intercommunicates
• corresponds
• brainstorms
• messages
• converses
• communes
• relates
• bonds
• contacts
• accosts
• boards
• approaches

3

as in reveals

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveals
• displays
• shows
• demonstrates
• betrays
• manifests
• exposes
• evinces
• declares
• discloses
• bespeaks
• sounds
• gives away
• announces
• proclaims
• uncovers
• advertises
• bares
• publicizes
• broadcasts
• airs
• uncloaks
• unbosoms
• blazes
• projects
• trumpets
• placards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belies
• misrepresents
• distorts
• falsifies
• camouflages
• twists
• disguises
• conceals
• hides
• obscures
• covers
• garbles
• glosses (over)
• masks
• gilds
• occludes
• varnishes
• whitewashes
• counterfeits
• veils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of communicates

Space is central to national security infrastructure and warfighting efforts, and serves a critical role in how the military communicates, navigates, conducts operations and tracks threats globally. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Passing an ad review does not mean the customer journey communicates the offer well. — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The collection The Lucas Museum describes narrative art broadly as visual art that tells stories or communicates the beliefs, values, and myths through which people understand themselves and their societies. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

In a way, the use of concealing the identities of the protagonists becomes also part of the kind of how the film communicates the risks involved, right? — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

What divine Mind communicates is divine Truth, in which there is no lie, darkness, or fear. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026

Having just started in the Fed’s top job, Warsh has already tried to shake up some of the central bank’s procedures and set up five task forces due to report at year’s end, including one on how the Fed communicates. — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Eastern Point Lighthouse, Gloucester Widow’s Bay’s lighthouse is the center of a running bit in which Tom communicates with the keeper, Garrett (Fred Robbins), using walkie-talkies—often yielding the opposite results Tom hopes for. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Murphy said the district communicates attendance expectations through a handbook sent to every household. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2026