сообщить, сообщать, сообщаться, передавать, сноситься, снестись, причащать
глагол ↓
- сообщать, передавать
to communicate news [an opinion, thoughts, intentions] to smb. — сообщить /передать/ кому-л. новость [мнение, мысли, намерения]
to communicate a disease [melancholy] to smb. — заразить кого-л. болезнью [меланхолией]
to communicate one’s thoughts clearly — ясно излагать свои мысли
- физ. передавать (теплоту); сообщать (движение)
- сноситься, поддерживать связь, общаться
to communicate with smb. — установить связь с кем-л.
to communicate with one’s neighbour [with the outer world] — общаться с соседом [с внешним миром]
to communicate by telephone [by telegram] — связаться по телефону [по телеграфу]
- сообщаться, быть смежными (о комнатах, домах, территории и т. п.)
the bathroom communicates with the bedroom — ванная сообщается со спальней
- понимать (друг друга); иметь духовную связь, тесную дружбу; сочувствовать друг другу
some young people do not communicate with parents — некоторая часть молодёжи не находит общего языка с родителями
- церк. причащаться
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
the challenge of getting the two groups to communicate with each other — трудная задача: заставить эти две группы как-то общаться друг с другом
to communicate information about / on smth. to smb. — сообщать информацию о чём-л. кому-л.
to communicate one’s ideas — выражать свои мысли
to communicate / disseminate ideas — выражать мысли
to communicate news to smb. — сообщить /передать/ кому-л. новость
to communicate with one’s neighbour — общаться с соседом
to communicate by telephone — связаться по телефону
communicate to — передавать
to communicate a disease to smb. — заразить кого-л. болезнью
communicate thoughts clearly — ясно излагать свои мысли
communicate regularly — поддерживать постоянную связь
Примеры с переводом
She likes to communicate with friends by e-mail.
Она любит общаться с друзьями по электронной почте.
I shall communicate with you direct.
Я сразу же свяжусь с вами.
The rooms communicate.
Эти комнаты смежные.
We communicate a lot of information through body language.
Мы передаем много информации посредством языка тела.
Animals communicate in various ways.
Животные общаются различными способами.
The couple has trouble communicating.
Эта пара имеет проблемы в общении.
We try not to communicate our anxieties to the children.
Мы стараемся не сообщать о наших опасениях детям.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
Try to communicate your ideas more effectively.
The pilot communicated with the airport just before the crash.
His enthusiasm communicated itself to the voters.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
communicating — связной, смежный
communication — связь, коммуникация, общение, сообщение, передача, соединение, информация
communicative — коммуникативный, общительный, коммуникабельный, коммуникационный
communicator — коммуникатор, передающий механизм
Формы слова
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communicate [kəˊmju:nɪkeɪt]
v
1) сообща́ть; передава́ть (to)
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > communicate
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communicate
Персональный Сократ > communicate
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communicate to
Персональный Сократ > communicate to
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communicate
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > communicate
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communicate
[kəˈmju:nɪkeɪt]
communicate передавать communicate понимать друг друга communicate представлять (на ознакомление, одобрение) communicate церк. причащать(ся) communicate рассылать (копии) communicate сообщать; передавать (to) communicate сообщать, уведомлять, передавать, сноситься communicate сообщать communicate сообщаться (with); сноситься (by)
English-Russian short dictionary > communicate
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communicate
[kə’mjuːnɪkeɪt]
гл.
1) говорить, сообщать
to communicate information about / on smth. to smb. — сообщать информацию о чём-л. кому-л.
You have a duty as a scientist to communicate your discovery to the world. — Как учёный вы обязаны сообщить миру о своём открытии.
Syn:
2) общаться; списываться, сноситься
She likes to communicate with friends by e-mail. — Она любит общаться с друзьями по электронной почте.
It is always difficult to communicate with someone who speaks a foreign language. — Всегда трудно общаться с человеком, который говорит на иностранном языке.
The girl claims to be able to communicate with the dead. — Эта девочка утверждает, что может разговаривать с мёртвыми.
Politicians are often unable to communicate with ordinary people. — Политики часто неспособны говорить с обычными людьми.
Syn:
4) сообщаться, соединяться
The rooms communicate. — Эти комнаты смежные.
Syn:
Англо-русский современный словарь > communicate
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communicate
kəˈmju:nɪkeɪt гл.
1) а) говорить, сообщать кому-л. (to) о чем-л. (about/on) The two nations’ leaders were unable to communicate on methods of limiting atomic explosions. ≈ Лидеры двух наций не смогли договориться о том, как сократить число ядерных испытаний. You have a duty as a scientist to communicate your discovery to the world. ≈ Как ученый вы обязаны сообщить миру о вашем открытии. Syn: say б) общаться( with) ;
списываться, сноситься (by) It is always difficult to communicate with someone who speaks a foreign language. ≈ Всегда трудно общаться с человеком, который говорит на иностранном языке. The girl claims to he able to communicate with the dead. ≈ Эта девочка утверждает, что может говорить с мертвыми. Politicians are often unable to communicate with ordinary people. ≈ Политики часто неспособны говорить с обычными людьми.
2) церк. причащать(ся)
3) сообщаться, соединяться The rooms communicate. ≈ Комнаты смежные. Syn: connect
сообщать, передавать;
— to * news to smb. сообщить кому-л новость;
— to * a disease to smb заразить кого-л болезнью;
— to * one’s thoughts clearly ясно излагать свои мысли (физическое) передавать;
сообщать сноситься, поддерживать связь, общаться;
— to * with smb. установить связь с кем-л;
— to * with one’s neighbour общаться с соседом;
— to * by telephone связаться по телефону сообщаться, быть смежными;
— the bathroom *s with the bedroom ванная сообщается со спальней понимать, иметь духовную связь, тесную дружбу;
сочувствовать друг другу;
— some young people do not * with parents некоторая часть молодежи не находит общего языка с родителями (церковное) причащаться
communicate передавать ~ понимать друг друга ~ представлять( на ознакомление, одобрение) ~ церк. причащать(ся) ~ рассылать( копии) ~ сообщать;
передавать (to) ~ сообщать, уведомлять, передавать, сноситься ~ сообщать ~ сообщаться (with) ;
сноситься (by)Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > communicate
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communicate
[kəʹmju:nıkeıt]
1. 1) сообщать, передавать
to communicate news [an opinion, thoughts, intentions] to smb. — сообщить /передать/ кому-л. новость [мнение, мысли, намерения]
to communicate a disease [melancholy] to smb. — заразить кого-л. болезнью [меланхолией]
2)
передавать (); сообщать ()
2. (with)
1) сноситься, поддерживать связь, общаться
to communicate with smb. — установить связь с кем-л.
to communicate with one’s neighbour [with the outer world] — общаться с соседом [с внешним миром]
to communicate by telephone [by telegram] — связаться по телефону [по телеграфу]
2) сообщаться, быть смежными ()
the bathroom communicates with the bedroom — ванная сообщается со спальней
3. понимать (); иметь духовную связь, тесную дружбу; сочувствовать друг другу
some young people do not communicate with parents — некоторая часть молодёжи не находит общего языка с родителями
НБАРС > communicate
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communicate
v
1) сообщать, передавать
— communicate news to smb.
— communicate news to smb.
— communicate a report to smb.
2) поддерживать связь, обмениваться информацией, общаться
English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > communicate
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communicate
1. v сообщать, передавать
2. v физ. передавать; сообщать
3. v сноситься, поддерживать связь, общаться
4. v сообщаться, быть смежными
5. v понимать; иметь духовную связь, тесную дружбу; сочувствовать друг другу
6. v церк. причащаться
Синонимический ряд:
1. adjoin (verb) abut; adjoin; border; butt against; butt on; join; line; march; neighbor; touch; verge
2. commune (verb) commune; converse; correspond; talk; write
5. make known (verb) advise; announce; break the news; inform; make known; notify; reach; speak
6. state (verb) articulate; declare; enunciate; say; state; utter; vent; vocalise; voice
7. tell (verb) bestow; break; carry; deliver; get across; give; impart; offer; pass; pass on; report; spread; tell; transfer; transmit
Антонимический ряд:
English-Russian base dictionary > communicate
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communicate
n
1) передавать, сообщать
2) обмениваться информацией; поддерживать связь; общаться
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Politics english-russian dictionary > communicate
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communicate
1) сообща́ть, передава́ть
2) сообща́ться, сноси́ться
The Americanisms. English-Russian dictionary. > communicate
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Англо-русский технический словарь > communicate
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communicate
[kə’mjuːnɪkeɪt]
1) Общая лексика: передавать, передать, причащать, снестись, сообщать, сообщаться, сообщить, сообщиться, коммуницировать , сноситься, разъяснять
Юридический термин: представлять , уведомлять, рассылать
14) Официальное выражение: поддерживать диалог, вести диалог
19) Психоанализ: обмениваться
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > communicate
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communicate
English-Russian dictionary of mechanical engineering and automation > communicate
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communicate
- обмениваться сообщениями
Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > communicate
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communicate to
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > communicate to
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communicate
kəˈmju:nɪkeɪtсообщать, передавать (to), сноситься (with)
Англо-русский словарь экономических терминов > communicate
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Англо-русский словарь технических терминов > communicate
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English-Russian dictionary of geology > communicate
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Communicate — Com*mu ni*cate (k[o^]m*m[=u] n[i^]*k[=a]t ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Communicated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Communicating}.] [L. communicatus, p. p. of communicare to communicate, fr. communis common. See {Commune}, v. i.] 1. To share in common; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Communicate — Com*mu ni*cate, v. i. 1. To share or participate; to possess or enjoy in common; to have sympathy. [1913 Webster] Ye did communicate with my affliction. Philip. iv. 4. [1913 Webster] 2. To give alms, sympathy, or aid. [1913 Webster] To do good… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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communicate — I verb acquaint, advertise, advise, announce, apprise, articulate, assert, bandy words, breathe, bring word, broadcast, commerce with, commune, communicare, confabulate, converse, convey, correspond, deal with, declare, demonstrate, disclose,… … Law dictionary
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communicate — communicate, impart mean to convey or transfer something (as information, feelings, or qualities) neither tangible nor concrete; they differ chiefly in emphasis, communicate stressing the result, impart rather the process, of the transfer. To… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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communicate — [v1] give or exchange information, ideas acquaint, advertise, advise, announce, be in touch, betray, break, broadcast, carry, connect, contact, convey, correspond, declare, disclose, discover, disseminate, divulge, enlighten, get across, get… … New thesaurus
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communicate to — index caution Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
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communicate — 1520s, to impart (information, etc.), from L. communicat , pp. stem of communicare (see COMMUNICATION (Cf. communication)). Meaning to share, transmit (diseases, etc.) is from 1530s. Related: Communicated; communicating … Etymology dictionary
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communicate — ► VERB 1) share or exchange information or ideas. 2) pass on, transmit, or convey (an emotion, disease, heat, etc.). 3) (communicating) (of two rooms) having a common connecting door. 4) receive Holy Communion. DERIVATIVES communicator noun … English terms dictionary
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communicate — [kə myo͞o′ni kāt΄] vt. communicated, communicating [< L communicatus, pp. of communicare, to impart, share, lit., to make common < communis,COMMON] 1. to pass along; impart; transmit (as heat, motion, or a disease) 2. to make known; give… … English World dictionary
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communicate */*/ — UK [kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt] / US [kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt] verb Word forms communicate : present tense I/you/we/they communicate he/she/it communicates present participle communicating past tense communicated past participle communicated Metaphor: When people… … English dictionary
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communicate — com|mu|ni|cate [ kə mjunı,keıt ] verb ** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to express thoughts, feelings, or information to someone else, for example, by speaking or writing: How do whales communicate? communicate something to someone: The… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
—STEVE CASE, CHAIRMAN, AMERICA ONLINE he root of the word communicate, the Latin communis, means to partake or share, the same as in words like community and communion. ❋ Philip Toshio Sudo (1999)
From being mainly reliant upon a laptop or netbook to keep in touch, I am now able to communicate from a pocket-sized device whenever I want and wherever I happen to be. ❋ Unknown (2010)
I also compile lots of research to back or inform the ideas that I hope to communicate from a more personal perspective. ❋ Unknown (2010)
China touts the ABILITY to communicate is expanding: The combined number of fixed and mobile phone users reached 1,061.07 million, an increase of 79.47 million over that at the end of the previous year. ❋ Heidiminx (2010)
The way humans normally communicate is through natural language. ❋ Unknown (2009)
«I think the ability to communicate is often referred to and talked about and is vital to success, but I think that it may even be trumped by the ability to listen and hear from what your players are experiencing and make judgments on that to move forward.» ❋ Unknown (2010)
I think limiting the number of characters that congressmen can use to communicate is a good idea. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Probably because she was forced to communicate is way that was not natural to her. ❋ BA Haller (2008)
Using flutes, whistles, and drums to communicate is a very old idea. ❋ Heather McDougal (2008)
My favorite Red Carpet moment was when Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin communicate using morse code through the periscopes. ❋ Unknown (2008)
“The idea that men and women differ fundamentally in the way they use language to communicate is a myth,” she says. ❋ Unknown (2007)
Etymologically, the word “to communicate” derives from a Latin word that means “to impart,” “to share,” and “to make common;” in turn, the word “common” derives from the two roots — com — “together”, and munia “public duties”. ❋ Unknown (2008)
I believe that the struggle to communicate is what keeps us learning and in fact helps us learn. ❋ Unknown (2006)
That teachers need to be able to communicate is true, but what has it got to do with whether students use Spanish in private conversations? ❋ Unknown (2005)
One can only hope that «failure to communicate» is merely a euphemism for general failure to provide competent oversight of the school system. ❋ Unknown (2005)
As far as I can see, the only thing he manages to communicate is that he feels alone. ❋ Unknown (2004)
However I live in the Northeast US where 99.9% of language spoken to communicate is English. ❋ Unknown (2006)
If everyone becomes a racist, what does the word communicate? ❋ Unknown (2006)
[Eddy] said «lets [organize] a people’s union to change the world.» He was heard, three billion people joined and ended up working for six hours a year for a middle class existence.
Eddy said «lets organize a people’s union to change the world.» He was heard, three billion people joined and ended up working for six hours a year for a middle class existence. Eddy was the first person in [twenty-four] hundred years to communicate. ❋ Fred Ressler (2006)
joe:brings [gum] to class
the whole [danm] class:[we need] communism ❋ Thechas3 (2020)
Hey, [lets] [watch] Community [tonight]. ❋ M.ch..l (2010)
«The theory of Communism may be summed up in one sentence: [Abolish] all [private property].» — [Karl Marx] ❋ ♫ Highway To Hell ♫ (2009)
[Employer]: Frank, you seem to be lacking in communication with the other employees.
Employee: Um…my name is [Norm]… I will [work on] that. ❋ Rvdumper (2012)
Communism is [nothing] but pure-satanism in [disguise]. ❋ (2022)
1.»They [communicate] in [sign language].»
2.»He was [eager] to communicate his ideas to the group.» ❋ Twigy (2009)
«Yeah, the [‘rents] are [forking out] the $32,000 a year, not me, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t just [get buzzed] and major in communications!» ❋ CaptainFoofoo (2009)
[Redditor]:»That’s not [real Communism]!»
Person above [room temperature iq]:»There is no real Communism as it is always a theory and it simply cannot work.» ❋ Average R/genzedong User (2022)
True [communism] has [never been] achieved on any [significant] scale in known history. ❋ KHD (2005)
transitive verb
1
a
: to convey knowledge of or information about : make known
She communicated her ideas to the group.
b
: to reveal by clear signs
His fear communicated itself to his friends.
He communicated his dissatisfaction to the staff.
2
: to cause to pass from one to another
Some diseases are easily communicated.
intransitive verb
1
: to transmit information, thought, or feeling so that it is satisfactorily received or understood
two sides failing to communicate with each other
The computer communicates with peripheral equipment.
2
: to open into each other : connect
3
: to receive Communion
Some Christians communicate in both elements, bread and wine.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
He was asked to communicate the news to the rest of the people.
She communicated her ideas to the group.
The two computers are able to communicate directly with one another.
The pilot communicated with the airport just before the crash.
The couple has trouble communicating.
the challenge of getting the two groups to communicate with each other
We communicate a lot of information through body language.
He communicated his dissatisfaction to the staff.
If you’re excited about the product, your enthusiasm will communicate itself to customers.
The disease is communicated through saliva.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill Accusations: Former team executive Terry McDonough alleges that Bidwill coerced him into using burner phones to communicate with then-GM Steve Keim while Keim was suspended in 2018.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
Her nearest neighbor, also a hermit, is about a quarter-mile away, though the two communicate using telescopes to read what each has written on a whiteboard.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
Use text messaging or social media to communicate with family and friends.
—Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
Sabetan found that devices use the same password to communicate with the Nexx cloud.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2023
Still, given that the historical Michael Jordan occasionally did vibrate the vocal cords in his larynx to communicate with other humans, Air must occasionally bow to reality and have Jordan speak.
—Vulture, 4 Apr. 2023
Though Eliza’s ability to communicate was limited, students and others who used it became drawn to it, sometimes revealing intimate details of their lives.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023
Drivers shows all the device drivers—these allow your operating system to communicate with various hardware devices, such as printers, scanners, and cameras.
—WIRED, 2 Apr. 2023
The signees also said he should be allowed to communicate with his family.
—Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Latin communicatus, past participle of communicare to impart, participate, from communis common — more at mean
First Known Use
1529, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of communicate was
in 1529
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contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
talk profusely
communicate by means of specific gestures, as an alternative to sign language
speak or write in aphorisms
speak in riddles
communicate vividly
be in or establish communication with
impose something unpleasant
communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
inquire about
communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail
impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
tell a joke; speak humorously
read, write, or edit a shared online journal
send greetings to
speak to
lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
communicate in sign language
express in speech
exchange thoughts; talk with
use language
show, express, or direct through movement
communicate nonverbally by telepathy
communicate or express by writing
transmit messages via radio waves
communicate by letter
communicate with and within a group
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
convey by semaphore, of information
utter or express by whistling
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
serve as a means for expressing something
bring out an official document (such as a warrant)
communicate the intended meaning or impression
communicate
communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone
write or speak in a specified manner
signal by winking
cross one’s eyes as if in strabismus
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
thrust or extend out
change one’s facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one’s forehead, as if to signal disapproval
raise one’s shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
clap one’s hands together
twist into a strained configuration
make a sad face and thrust out one’s lower lip
express as a number or measure or quantity
cause someone to become aware of something
look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
contact, usually in order to remind of something
establish radio communications with
utter speech sounds
speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice
issue commands or orders for
begin to speak or say
thrust oneself in as if by force
impose or inflict forcefully
inflict as a punishment
force onto another
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
continue talking
be nosey
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
communicate by telex
talk at length and formally about a topic
speak spontaneously and without restraint
talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner
talk pompously
impart skills or knowledge to
make aware of
introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
inform
notify, usually in advance
act as an informer
supply with information on a specific topic
bring up to date; supply with recent information
give false or misleading information to
represent as less significant or important
give away information about somebody
make jokes or quips
indulge in horseplay
free from deception or illusion
clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
inform (somebody) of something
make familiar or conversant with
get or ask advice from
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
tell voluntarily
express respect or esteem for
inscribe or address by way of compliment
address a question to and expect an answer from
express or signify by nodding
make the sign of the cross; in the Catholic religion
bend one’s knee or body, or lower one’s head
cause to come to know personally
express with regret
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
speak softly; in a low voice
speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice
speak louder; raise one’s voice
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
utter with enthusiasm
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
state or express briefly
suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
speak unintelligibly in or as if in religious ecstasy
inform or spy (for the police)
make plain and comprehensible
utter indistinctly
be verbose
utter with a puff of air
discuss or mention
utter while crying
talk in a monotonous voice
let something be known
narrate or give a detailed account of
provide commentary for a film, for example
speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child
speak at great length (about something)
speak dogmatically
speak impudently to
talk or narrate at length
speak with spotty or superficial knowledge
use slang or vulgar language
talk frankly with; lay it on the line
discuss frankly, often in a business context
talk to oneself
carry on a conversation
give an account or representation of in words
make known to the authorities
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
make known; make an announcement
speak haltingly
utter in a grating voice
utter impulsively
vary the pitch of one’s speech
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
write to an organization
make consistent with certain rules of style
use an apostrophe
write differently; alter the writing of
mark with one’s signature; write one’s name (on)
write by means of a keyboard with types
write by hand
write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
write down quickly without much attention to detail
send cables, wires, or telegrams
send something via a facsimile machine
present and urge reasons in opposition
provide evidence for
put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
speak or write in generalities
communicate electronically on the computer
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
make noise as if chattering away
talk incessantly and tiresomely
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code
send signals by or as if by semaphore
signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun’s rays
communicate or signal with a flag
talk freely and without inhibition
signal with the hands or nod
wag one’s tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies
talk volubly
talk in a tearful manner
give a signal by whistling
speak softly or indistinctly
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
utter indistinctly
speak in an unfriendly tone
utter in deep prolonged tones
talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
express or utter with a hiss
talk or utter in a cackling manner
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
make out and issue
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
bring to public notice by writing, with praise or condemnation
make a play on words
produce tones with the voice
offer verbally
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
speak in a deliberately impassive or serious manner
communicate by means of brief electronic communications, usually sent from one’s cellphone