Communicated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt/ com·mu·ni·cate

Meaning & Definition of Communicated

Communicated (verb)

  1. to convey knowledge of or information about, make known
  2. to reveal by clear signs
  3. to cause to pass from one to another

Communicated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause (something) to pass from one to another

    "the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people"

    similar: conducted, conveyed, gave, imparted, spread, transferred, transfused, transmitted
    related: delivered, handed over, surrendered, turned over, broadcast, diffused, disseminated, propagated, handed down, handed on, contaminated, infected, poisoned
    near: came down (with), caught, contracted

  2. to engage in an exchange of information or ideas

    "for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research"

    similar: brainstormed, intercommunicated
    related: corresponded, conversed, talked, messaged, bonded, communed, related, accosted, approached, boarded, contacted

  3. to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

    "his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness"

    similar: bespoke, betrayed, declared, demonstrated, displayed, evinced, exposed, gave away, manifested, revealed, showed
    related: bared, disclosed, unbosomed, uncloaked, uncovered, advertised, aired, announced, blazed, broadcast, placarded, proclaimed, publicized, sounded, trumpeted, projected
    near: belied, misrepresented, distorted, falsified, garbled, twisted, camouflaged, disguised, gilded, glossed (over), varnished, whitewashed, concealed, counterfeited, covered, hid, masked, obscured, occluded, veiled

Related Entry: Communicate (verb)

Communicate is a different word from Communicated. The synonyms below are for communicate, not for communicated.

  1. to cause (something) to pass from one to another

    "the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people"

    similar: conduct, convey, give, impart, spread, transfer, transfuse, transmit
    related: deliver, hand over, surrender, turn over, broadcast, diffuse, disseminate, propagate, hand down, hand on, contaminate, infect, poison
    near: catch, come down (with), contract

  2. to engage in an exchange of information or ideas

    "for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research"

    similar: brainstorm, intercommunicate
    related: correspond, converse, talk, message, bond, commune, relate, accost, approach, board, contact

  3. to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

    "his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness"

    similar: bespeak, betray, declare, demonstrate, display, evince, expose, give away, manifest, reveal, show
    related: bare, disclose, unbosom, uncloak, uncover, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, placard, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, project
    near: belie, misrepresent, distort, falsify, garble, twist, camouflage, disguise, gild, gloss (over), varnish, whitewash, conceal, counterfeit, cover, hide, mask, obscure, occlude, veil

Related Entry: Communicate (with) (verb)

Communicate (with) is a different word from Communicated. The synonyms below are for communicate (with), not for communicated.

  1. to transmit information or requests to

    "communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts"

    similar: address, contact, get, reach, get hold of, get in touch with, touch base (with)
    related: get through (to), acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, clue, enlighten, familiarize, fill in, inform, instruct, notify, tell, wise (up), buzz, call, phone, ring (up) (chiefly British), telephone, keep up (with)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Communicated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Communicated:

conducted, conveyed, gave, imparted, spread, transferred, transfused, transmitted, brainstormed, intercommunicated, bespoke, betrayed, declared, demonstrated, displayed, evinced, exposed, gave away, manifested, revealed, showed

Related Words for Communicated

delivered, handed over, surrendered, turned over, broadcast, diffused, disseminated, propagated, handed down, handed on, contaminated, infected, poisoned, corresponded, conversed, talked, messaged, bonded, communed, related, accosted, approached, boarded, contacted, bared, disclosed, unbosomed, uncloaked, uncovered, advertised

Near Antonyms of Communicated

came down (with), caught, contracted, belied, misrepresented, distorted, falsified, garbled, twisted, camouflaged, disguised, gilded, glossed (over), varnished, whitewashed, concealed, counterfeited, covered, hid, masked, obscured, occluded, veiled

Word Forms of Communicated

Inflections: communicating

Derived words: communicatee (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Communicated

Latin communicatus, past participle of communicare to impart, participate, from communis common mean

First known use: 1529t

Frequently Asked Questions about Communicated

What does "Communicated" mean?

"Communicated" means to convey knowledge of or information about, make known. As a verb, it is defined as: to convey knowledge of or information about, make known. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Communicated"?

Other words for "Communicated" include conducted, conveyed, gave, imparted, spread, transferred, transfused and transmitted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Communicated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Communicated"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Communicated". Common alternatives include conducted, conveyed, gave, imparted, spread, transferred, transfused, transmitted, brainstormed and intercommunicated.

How do you use "Communicated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Communicated" in a sentence: "the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people"; "for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research"; "his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness".

Is "Communicated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Communicated" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Communicated"?

"Communicated" is pronounced /kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as com·mu·ni·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Communicated"?

"Communicated" comes from Latin communicatus, past participle of communicare to impart, participate, from communis common mean. First known use: 1529t.

What is another word for "Communicated" meaning "to cause (something) to pass from one to another"?

When "Communicated" (verb) means to cause (something) to pass from one to another, synonyms include conducted, conveyed, gave, imparted, spread and transferred.