Communicate
/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/noun
To share or exchange information, thoughts, or feelings with others.
Did you know?The root of 'communicate' relates to the concept of 'community' and 'common', suggesting a deeper, almost magical connection between individuals sharing their souls.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kom-
“together, with”
Latin
Latin
communicare
“to share, make common, impart”
Late Latin
Late Latin
communicatio
“a sharing, imparting”
Old French
Old French
comuniquer
“to share, communicate”
Middle English
Middle English
communicaten
“to make known, impart information”
Modern English
English
communicate
“to convey information or share thoughts and feelings.”
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