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Verbs Related to Communication

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attach
1.
a
ttach
Verb

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting.

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bounce
2.
bounce
Verb

to jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface

The kids couldn't contain their excitement as they began to bounce on the trampoline in the backyard.

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carpet bomb
Verb

bomb a large area systematically and extensively

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email
4.
e
mail
Noun

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

He signed up for the newsletter and receives updates via email.

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forward
5.
for
ward
Adverb

to or toward the front

She stepped forward to address the audience.

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mail
6.
mail
Verb

to send a letter or package by post

He mailed his application to the university yesterday.

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spam
7.
spam
Noun

unwanted or irrelevant online advertisements sent to many people

The email filter automatically detects and removes spam from my inbox.

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spoof
8.
spoof
Verb

to create a humorous imitation of something, often to mock or satirize it

The comedy show often spoofs popular TV commercials.

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draft
9.
draft
Noun

a document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone

The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.

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send
10.
send
Verb

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail.

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un
send
Verb

to use a mailing feature that enables one to prevent a sent email or text from being delivered

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unlock
12.
un
lock
Verb

to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock or seal, allowing access to something that was secured

Before entering the room, she had to unlock the door with a key.

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contact
13.
con
tact
Verb

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

I'll contact you tomorrow to discuss the details of the project.

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hold
14.
hold
Verb

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

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mis
dial
Verb

to dial a phone number by mistake

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call
16.
call
Verb

to telephone a place or person

Can you call me back in ten minutes?

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beep
17.
beep
Verb

(particularly of a horn or electronic device) to make a short, often high-pitched sound as a signal or alert

The car behind us beeped impatiently as we waited at the green light.

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reach
18.
reach
Verb

to get to your planned destination

The beach can only be reached by boat.

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redial
19.
re
dial
Verb

to dial a phone number that was already dialed

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telegraph
20.
te
leg
raph
Noun

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.

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flame
21.
flame
Noun

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

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teleconference
22.
te
le
con
fe
rence
Noun

a meeting held among several people who are in different locations, linked via the Internet

The teleconference allowed team members from different locations to collaborate on the project.

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message
23.
me
ssage
Noun

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

He sent a text message to invite us to the party.

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chat
24.
chat
Verb

to send and receive messages on an online platform

She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night.

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e-mail back
Verb

to respond to an email message by sending a reply or answer to the sender's original email address

I received an important inquiry, and I will email back as soon as I gather all the necessary information.

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