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

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

An internship program is one of the clearest windows into how your company develops talent, communicates expectations and puts its values into practice. — Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 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

Registering with one communicates membership in that community — something many people understandably interpret as support for its principles. — Ethan Hicks, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The Flight Kit communicates with and is powered by the Versa camera module; the two connect magnetically and use tiny pogo pins for data and power, which is enough for the propellers to avoid the FCC's scrutiny. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

Relational signaling matters because the gift itself communicates something about the relationship. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026