Synonyms for Communicate & Similar Words

Definition of communicate

verb
  1. transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news"
  2. transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist"
  3. transfer to another; "communicate a disease"

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "communicate"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like commune, convey, intercommunicate can replace "communicate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

With 5 alternatives available, "communicate" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"Communicate" in song lyrics

See how communicate is used in real songs:

  • "Dear Lord, I need you, please communicate"
    Apathy f/ Diabolic, Eternia — Dear Lord
  • "Let it penetrate, just a little way gangstas communicate"
    Black Knights f/ D.L. Hughley — Real Talk
  • "And use the Wu-Tang symbol to communicate"
    DJ Muggs f/ GZA, RZA — Third World

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