Communicate
Communicate verb - To make known (something abstract) through outward signs.
Usage example: his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
Sound and communicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sound" instead a verb "Communicate".
Sound
Sound verb - To make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion).
Usage example: a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
Communicate and sound are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Communicate" instead a verb "Sound".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In this state, she is harmless, only able to communicate with pre-recorded sound bytes the mirror has already been exposed to.
Source: Sealed Badass in a Can - Starfish Aliens: The mechanical lifeforms like Duo, who apparently don't use sound to communicate and can regenerate wounds.
Source: Fan Fic / Mega Man Recut -
In the Doctor Dolittle books, it is explained that animals communicate not only by sound, but by movements of noses, ears, tails etc.
Source: Starfish Language
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