Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Communicate”
To share information or messages with someone so they understand your thoughts.
Word Family of Communicate
What is the noun of communicate? — communication
What is the verb of communicate? — communicate
What is the adverb of communicate? — communicatively
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I communicate with my manager every week about project updates. B1
- The team communicates using email and video calls when working remotely. B1
- Good communication skills help doctors communicate better with patients. B2
Word Form Patterns for Communicate
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: communicate → communication.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: communicate → communicatively.
Origin and Word Formation of Communicate
From Latin communicare: 'to share' or 'make common'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Communicate
What are the word forms of “communicate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “communicate”?
“communicate” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “communicate” come from?
From Latin communicare: 'to share' or 'make common'.