communicate
UK: kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt | US: kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt
vt. to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
vi. to convey information clearly or effectively
vi. to be connected or allow passage (e.g., rooms that communicate)
The word communicate traces back to Latin communicare ("to share, impart"), rooted in communis ("common"). It originally emphasized making something common or accessible to others, evolving into the modern sense of exchanging information. The suffix -icate reinforces its action-oriented meaning, reflecting the dynamic process of sharing.
Leaders must communicate their vision clearly to inspire teams.
Bees communicate through intricate dances.
The two rooms communicate via a hidden door.
She struggled to communicate her emotions effectively.
Technology helps us communicate across borders instantly.