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| ambassador |
An ambassador is a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. Different countries often communicate with each other through their ambassadors. |
| chirp |
When a small bird or an insect chirps, it makes a very short, high-pitched sound. Chirping is a way that these animals communicate with each other. Sometimes we say that a cell phone "chirps" when it makes a sound similar to this. |
| communicate |
When two people communicate, they tell each other things. They give each other information. [3/4 definitions] |
| convey |
"Convey" means to communicate or express something, like a particular meaning or emotion. If your face conveys your excitement, it shows to other people that you are excited. If your words convey your meaning well, other people can clearly understand what you mean. [1/2 definitions] |
| emoji |
any of various small visual symbols or images that are used in text messages or emails to communicate an emotion, attitude, wish, opinion, or the like. |
| hiss |
to communicate, or express disapproval of, with a hiss. [1/4 definitions] |
| interface |
the equipment or programs used to communicate between different computer systems or programs. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. [3 definitions] |
| point |
A point is a reason or purpose for something, or it is the main thing that someone is trying to communicate when they speak or write. [1/12 definitions] |
| ready |
quick to answer, understand, or communicate. [1/6 definitions] |
| sign |
to communicate with a sign or signal. [1/7 definitions] |
| signal |
to send a message by making a signal or signals. [1/7 definitions] |
| speak |
When you speak to someone, you communicate something to that person with your words and your voice. [1/5 definitions] |
| technology |
Technology is all of the machines and other things that scientists and engineers have developed to help solve the problems that human beings face, such as how to produce food, how to cure disease, how to transport goods and people, how to communicate with others, how to produce energy. It is also the field of knowledge that has to do with these inventions. Many students in high school and in college, for example, study technology as well as science. Nowadays, technology is often connected with the development and use of computers. [1/2 definitions] |
| write |
to communicate with someone in writing, such as in a letter, electronic message, or postcard. [1/6 definitions] |
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