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communicates

v.
A2 Elementary US //kəmˈjunɪˌkeɪts// UK //kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪts// com·mu·ni·cates

v. to share information, ideas, or feelings with other people. You can do this by speaking, writing, or using your body.

v. to share or exchange information, news, or ideas. Often used to describe the successful transmission of meaning between parties.


SIMPLE

She communicates with her team through email every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The pilot communicates with the control tower to ensure a safe landing during the storm.

COMPLEX

Effective leadership depends on how clearly a manager communicates the company's vision to employees at every level of the organization.

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The verb is often used with the preposition 'with' when referring to the other participant.

Pitfall

He communicates his ideas with meHe communicates his ideas to meWhen sharing a specific piece of information (the object), use 'to' for the recipient; use 'with' for the general act of interaction.

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