Communication Vocabulary

talk
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To speak in order to give information or express ideas

E.g."They talk every evening."

say
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To speak words

E.g."What did you say?"

ask
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To put a question to someone

E.g."Can I ask you something?"

answer
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To say or write something as a reply

E.g."She didn't answer my question."

call
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To phone someone or shout to them

E.g."I will call you later."

shout
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To say something loudly

E.g."He shouted for help."

write
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To make letters or words on a surface

E.g."Please write your name here."

read
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To look at and understand written words

E.g."I read a book last night."

listen
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To pay attention to sound

E.g."Listen to the teacher."

chat
Beginner

verb

Meaning:To talk in a friendly informal way

E.g."We chatted for hours."

discuss
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To talk about something with someone

E.g."We discussed our travel plans."

reply
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To give an answer

E.g."He didn't reply to my message."

explain
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To make something clear

E.g."Can you explain that again?"

report
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To give a spoken or written account

E.g."She reported the incident."

translate
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To change words into another language

E.g."Can you translate this for me?"

announce
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To officially tell people something

E.g."They announced the winner."

express
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To show feelings or thoughts

E.g."He expressed his opinion clearly."

inform
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To give someone facts or information

E.g."Please inform me of any changes."

debate
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To discuss a topic formally

E.g."They debated the issue for hours."

negotiate
Intermediate

verb

Meaning:To try to reach an agreement

E.g."The companies are negotiating a deal."

articulate
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To express clearly in words

E.g."She is able to articulate her ideas."

convey
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To make ideas or feelings known

E.g."The poem conveys strong emotions."

assert
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To state something confidently

E.g."He asserted his right to speak."

elaborate
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To explain in more detail

E.g."She elaborated on her argument."

clarify
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To make something less confusing

E.g."Let me clarify my point."

dictate
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To say words for someone to write down

E.g."He dictated a letter."

summarize
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To give a brief statement of main points

E.g."Can you summarize the article?"

persuade
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To make someone do something by giving reasons

E.g."He persuaded her to join."

emphasize
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To give special importance

E.g."She emphasized the need for safety."

interrupt
Advanced

verb

Meaning:To stop someone from speaking

E.g."Please don't interrupt me."