Communicate
verb
Share information, thoughts, or feelings with someone through speaking, writing, or other method.
She communicates her ideas clearly in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- communicate clearly
- communicate directly
verb
Connect with another place, making travel or transport possible.
This highway communicates the two cities.
Often appears as...
- communicate with
- communicate between
verb
Be able to have an understanding of something with ease.
The software communicates with the hardware flawlessly.
Often appears as...
- communicate effectively
- systems communicate
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Share information, thoughts, or feelings with someone through speaking, writing, or other method.
She communicates her ideas clearly in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- communicate clearly
- communicate directly
verb
Connect with another place, making travel or transport possible.
This highway communicates the two cities.
Often appears as...
- communicate with
- communicate between
verb
Be able to have an understanding of something with ease.
The software communicates with the hardware flawlessly.
Often appears as...
- communicate effectively
- systems communicate
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Body Language
Communication isn't always verbal. Pay attention to gestures and expressions to fully understand the message.
Although she didn't speak, she communicated her refusal through a shake of her head.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures communicate in unique ways. Learn these differences to avoid misunderstandings when talking to people from other countries.
In some cultures, direct eye contact communicates confidence; in others, it can be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Tone Variation
The tone of voice can change the meaning of words, conveying emotions like happiness or anger.
Though her words were kind, her tone communicated frustration.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Language
Communication isn't always verbal. Pay attention to gestures and expressions to fully understand the message.
Although she didn't speak, she communicated her refusal through a shake of her head.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures communicate in unique ways. Learn these differences to avoid misunderstandings when talking to people from other countries.
In some cultures, direct eye contact communicates confidence; in others, it can be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Tone Variation
The tone of voice can change the meaning of words, conveying emotions like happiness or anger.
Though her words were kind, her tone communicated frustration.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Language
Communication isn't always verbal. Pay attention to gestures and expressions to fully understand the message.
Although she didn't speak, she communicated her refusal through a shake of her head.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures communicate in unique ways. Learn these differences to avoid misunderstandings when talking to people from other countries.
In some cultures, direct eye contact communicates confidence; in others, it can be seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Tone Variation
The tone of voice can change the meaning of words, conveying emotions like happiness or anger.
Though her words were kind, her tone communicated frustration.
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Questions No One Knows...
Maybe as civilizations develop, they quickly discover communication technologies far more sophisticated and useful than electromagnetic waves. Maybe all the action takes place inside the mysterious recently discovered dark matter, or dark energy, that appear to account for most of the universe's mass.
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Aphasia: The disorder...
Damage to Wernicke's area impairs the brain's ability to comprehend language. Aphasia is caused by injury to one or both of these specialized language areas. Fortunately, there are other areas of the brain which support these language centers and can assist with communication.
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
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Are These Cats Actually...
They've learnt how to communicate with people and that meows and body language are most likely to work. And when they speak our language, we can't help but love them. Tilly is my aristocat. She's long and elegant. She's got a touch of Siamese about her
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Can plants talk to each...
Different plants convey those warnings using different chemical languages. Individual sagebrush plants in the same meadow release slightly different sets of alarm chemicals. The makeup of that cocktail influences the effectiveness of communication.
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How miscommunication...
in the very same room, and speaking the same language, human communication is incredibly complex. But the good news is that a basic understanding of what happens when we communicate can help us prevent miscommunication.
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Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count.
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How great leaders...
they all think, act and communicate the exact same way. And it's the complete opposite to everyone else. All I did was codify it, and it's probably the world's simplest idea. I call it the golden circle.
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A message of peace, hope...
these songs I wanted I didn't want to communicate and many of the ideas that I wanted to communicate what to do with you know that sharing learning understanding peace love so many themes
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How Trees Secretly Talk...
forming an underground communication network to exchange water and nutrients, to nurture their seedlings, and even send warning signals when under threat.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Maybe as civilizations develop, they quickly discover communication technologies far more sophisticated and useful than electromagnetic waves. Maybe all the action takes place inside the mysterious recently discovered dark matter, or dark energy, that appear to account for most of the universe's mass.
Video examples
Aphasia: The disorder...
Damage to Wernicke's area impairs the brain's ability to comprehend language. Aphasia is caused by injury to one or both of these specialized language areas. Fortunately, there are other areas of the brain which support these language centers and can assist with communication.
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
Video examples
Are These Cats Actually...
They've learnt how to communicate with people and that meows and body language are most likely to work. And when they speak our language, we can't help but love them. Tilly is my aristocat. She's long and elegant. She's got a touch of Siamese about her
Video examples
Can plants talk to each...
Different plants convey those warnings using different chemical languages. Individual sagebrush plants in the same meadow release slightly different sets of alarm chemicals. The makeup of that cocktail influences the effectiveness of communication.
Video examples
How miscommunication...
in the very same room, and speaking the same language, human communication is incredibly complex. But the good news is that a basic understanding of what happens when we communicate can help us prevent miscommunication.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count.
Video examples
How great leaders...
they all think, act and communicate the exact same way. And it's the complete opposite to everyone else. All I did was codify it, and it's probably the world's simplest idea. I call it the golden circle.
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
these songs I wanted I didn't want to communicate and many of the ideas that I wanted to communicate what to do with you know that sharing learning understanding peace love so many themes
Video examples
How Trees Secretly Talk...
forming an underground communication network to exchange water and nutrients, to nurture their seedlings, and even send warning signals when under threat.
Example 1 of 10
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Any 'artist' makes a living by expressing what others can't - because they're unaware of their feelings, they're too afraid to express those feelings, or they lack the skills to communicate and be understood.
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Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
Sometimes you can say it is boring being in goal, but what is important is I am in communication with the defence.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
I'm modern because I make the difficult seem easy, and so I can communicate with the whole world.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
Leadership is a way of thinking, a way of acting and, most importantly, a way of communicating.
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Peter Drucker
American Businessman
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
The most important thing for a director is being able to communicate.
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William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Using e-mail, I can communicate with scientists all over the world.
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Erika Christensen
American Actress
Scientology helps me in acting to focus on communication.
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Taylor Sheridan
American Actor
Honest communication is a rare thing.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Any 'artist' makes a living by expressing what others can't - because they're unaware of their feelings, they're too afraid to express those feelings, or they lack the skills to communicate and be understood.
Quote examples
Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
Sometimes you can say it is boring being in goal, but what is important is I am in communication with the defence.
Quote examples
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
I'm modern because I make the difficult seem easy, and so I can communicate with the whole world.
Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
Leadership is a way of thinking, a way of acting and, most importantly, a way of communicating.
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Peter Drucker
American Businessman
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.
Quote examples
Kevin Hart
American Actor
The most important thing for a director is being able to communicate.
Quote examples
William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
Quote examples
Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Using e-mail, I can communicate with scientists all over the world.
Quote examples
Erika Christensen
American Actress
Scientology helps me in acting to focus on communication.
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Taylor Sheridan
American Actor
Honest communication is a rare thing.
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