Communicate
v.thoughtful, capableprofessional
Meaning 1
To convey information, ideas, or feelings so another person can receive them.
Reach for it when describing the act of sharing, especially when clarity and audience matter
The clinic used diagrams to communicate the new check-in process.
Choose between these
4- everyday
explain
making a subject understandable is the exact task
not when Communication may share feelings or decisions without explaining them.
- warm
express
putting thoughts or emotions into words or action matters
not when Expression can occur without anyone successfully receiving the message.
- professional
clear, well-formed wording deserves emphasis
not when Articulation can sound polished while failing to connect with the audience.
- formal
convey
carrying a specific meaning or impression is central
not when Convey can be one-directional and says nothing about response.
Meaning 2
To exchange messages or understanding with another person.
Reach for it when describing two-way contact rather than one-directional delivery
Strong crews communicate early when a safety concern appears.
Choose between these
3- everyday
talk
informal spoken exchange is what is needed
not when Talking does not guarantee listening or mutual understanding.
- warm
relationship and mutual recognition matter most
not when Connection may happen emotionally without transferring needed information.
- formal
correspond
written messages are exchanged over time
not when Correspondence is too narrow for meetings, signs, gestures, or live conversation.
Said against
3- withhold
- conceal
- ignore
It naturally appears in
3- communicate clearly
Leaders must communicate clearly before the route changes.
- communicate with
The device can communicate with older sensors.
- ability to communicate
Her ability to communicate complex risks earned the residents' trust.
Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, verb sense 1 opens in a new tab for meaning 1 · retrieved 2026-07-26
- merriam-webster, verb sense 2 opens in a new tab for meaning 2 · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.