communicator

/kə'mju:nikeitə/

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Word: Communicator

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A communicator is a person who communicates with others. This means they share information, thoughts, or feelings using spoken or written language, body language, or other forms of expression.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "communicator" when you want to describe someone who is good at sharing ideas or information.
• You can talk about different types of communicators, such as "effective communicator" or "poor communicator," depending on how well they share information.

Example:

• Maria is an excellent communicator; she can explain complex ideas in a simple way that everyone understands.

Advanced Usage:

• In professional or academic settings, you might hear phrases like "interpersonal communicator," which means someone who communicates well in personal relationships, or "mass communicator," referring to someone who communicates with a large audience, such as a journalist or broadcaster.

Word Variants:

• Communication (noun): The act of sharing information.
  • Example: Effective communication is crucial in teamwork.
• Communicate (verb): The action of sharing information.
  • Example: They need to communicate better to avoid misunderstandings.
• Communicative (adjective): Describing someone who is willing to talk or share information.
  • Example: Tom is very communicative and loves to share stories.

Different Meanings:

• While "communicator" generally refers to a person, it can also apply to devices or mediums that facilitate communication, like smartphones or social media platforms, though this is less common.

Synonyms:

• Speaker
• Informer
• Correspondent
• Presenter

Idioms:

• "Break the ice": To start a conversation in a social situation where people may feel shy or uncomfortable.
  • Example: At the party, she told a joke to break the ice.

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Talk to" / "Talk with": To communicate verbally with someone.

  • Example: I need to talk to my teacher about my project.

• "Get across": To successfully communicate an idea or message.

  • Example: He struggled to get his point across during the meeting.

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Noun

1. a person who communicates with others