kəˈmju:nɪkeɪt v. 1 tr. a
transmit or pass on by
speaking or
writing (communicated
his ideas). b transmit (heat,
motion, etc.). c pass on (an
infectious illness). d
impart (feelings etc.) non-verbally (communicated his affection). 2 intr.
succeed in conveying
information, evoking
understanding etc. (he communicates well). 3 intr. (often foll. by with) share a
feeling or understanding;
relate socially. 4 intr. (often foll. by with) (of a
room etc.)
have a
common door (my room communicates
with yours). 5 a tr.
administer Holy Communion to. b intr.
receive Holy Communion. øøcommunicator n. communicatory adj. [L communicare communicat(as COMMON)]