Meaning
to exchange information or ideas through conversation, writing, or other means; indicates ability or act of connecting
Primary Function
describes interpersonal interaction and contact
Communicative Purpose
signals capability or intention to engage in two‑way dialogue
Pattern
communicate with
Core Structure
communicate with
Função primária
describes interpersonal interaction and contact
Propósito comunicativo
signals capability or intention to engage in two‑way dialogue
Situações de gatilho
when parties need shared understanding (e.g., during meetings, negotiations, troubleshooting)
Contextos
professional settings, personal relationships, academic environments, emergency communication
Padrão
communicate with
Estrutura central
communicate with
Slots de substituição
colleagues; clients; family; team members; stakeholders
Colocados típicos
- effectively
- regularly
- directly
- able to communicate
- struggle to communicate
Substituições comuns
- get in touch with
- contact
- speak with
Erros comuns
omitting the preposition ‘with’ (e.g., *‘communicate someone’), using ‘to’ for two‑way interaction
Similar / contraste
get in touch with, keep in touch with, interact with; liaise with, interface with (more formal/business contexts)
Interferências
many languages employ different particles or omit ‘with’ entirely; English requires it to denote mutual exchange
Família do chunk
- interact with
- talk to
- reach out to
- liaise with
Nuance
'Communicate with' emphasizes reciprocal dialogue and shared understanding, whereas 'communicate to' implies a one‑sided transmission.
Efeito pragmático
Conveys openness, trustworthiness, and willingness to collaborate—key social skills vocabulary in professional communication.
Dica de memória
“We need to communicate with each other more openly.”
Nota
This chunk is essential for expressing the need for mutual exchange of information, distinguishing it from one-way communication.
Upgrade path
use ‘liaise with’ in business; ‘interface with’ in technical language
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