Meaning: to connect a phone call

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: Can you put me through to the manager?

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• connect
• link

Meaning: A question or an inquiry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have a query about my order.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• question
• inquiry

Meaning: A sentence or phrase used to ask for information.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She raised her hand to ask a question.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• inquiry
• query

Meaning: A person who asks questions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The questioner was eager to learn more.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• inquirer
• interrogator

Meaning: The act of asking questions.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Questioning is an important part of learning.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• interrogating
• inquiring

Meaning: To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They quibbled over the details of the contract.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• nitpick
• argue

Antonyms:

• agree
• concur

Meaning: A witty remark or joke.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His quip made everyone laugh.

Category: Communication › Humor

Synonyms:

• joke
• witticism

Meaning: To talk or write in a confused or lengthy manner.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to ramble when he's nervous.

Category: Communication › Speech

Meaning: To continue talking at length, often without a clear point.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: She can ramble on for hours about her favorite books.

Category: Communication › Speech

Meaning: Past tense of ring.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She rang the bell to get attention.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• called
• sounded

Meaning: To cause annoyance or resentment.

Part of speech: verb

Example: His comments rankled her.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• irritate
• vex

Antonyms:

• please
• satisfy

Meaning: To speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He began to rant about the unfair treatment.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• complain
• bluster

Meaning: Done or occurring in quick succession.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The rapid-fire questions kept the audience engaged.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• fast-paced
• quick

Meaning: A close and harmonious relationship.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They built a strong rapport over the years.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• relationship
• connection

Meaning: Not often; seldom.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She rarely goes out on weekends.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• seldom
• infrequently

Antonyms:

• often
• frequently

Meaning: Eager or enthusiastic to do something.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was raring to start the new project.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• eager
• enthusiastic

Antonyms:

• reluctant
• unwilling

Meaning: Acting or done with excessive haste or lack of consideration.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His rash decision led to problems.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reckless
• impulsive

Antonyms:

• cautious
• thoughtful

Meaning: Having a rough or harsh sound.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His raspy voice made it hard to understand him.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• grating
• hoarse

Antonyms:

• smooth
• clear

Meaning: A rapid series of knocks or taps.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a rat-a-tat at the door.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• knock
• tap

Meaning: A person who is considered troublesome or annoying.

Part of speech: noun

Example: That ratbag always causes trouble.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• troublemaker
• nuisance

Meaning: To summarize or restate the main points.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Let me recap what we discussed in the meeting.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• summarize
• review

Antonyms:

• expand
• elaborate

Meaning: Received (abbreviation).

Part of speech: verb

Example: I recd your message yesterday.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: received

Meaning: To get or be given something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I hope to receive your letter soon.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• get
• obtain

Antonyms:

• give
• send

Meaning: A person or device that receives something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The receiver picked up the call.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• recipient
• getter

Antonyms:

• sender
• giver

Meaning: The act of receiving something or the way in which something is received.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The reception of the new product was very positive.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• welcome
• greeting

Antonyms:

• rejection
• dismissal

Meaning: A person who receives something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The recipient of the award was very grateful.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• receiver
• getter

Antonyms:

• giver
• donor

Meaning: To think or suppose something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I reckon it will rain tomorrow.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• believe
• consider

Antonyms:

• disbelieve
• ignore

Meaning: To suggest something as being good or suitable.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• suggest
• advise

Antonyms:

• discourage
• dissuade

Meaning: A suggestion or proposal about the best course of action.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her recommendation was to take the earlier train.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• suggestion
• advice

Antonyms:

• discouragement
• dissuasion

Meaning: To confirm something again.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please reconfirm your attendance at the meeting.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reaffirm
• validate

Antonyms:

• deny
• refute

Meaning: To establish a connection again.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I need to reconnect with my old friends.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reestablish
• restore

Antonyms:

• disconnect
• sever

Meaning: A response or reply, especially a sharp or witty one.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her quick rejoinder surprised everyone in the room.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reply
• response

Meaning: To pass on information or a message.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please relay the message to your team.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• pass on
• transmit

Meaning: A spoken or written comment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a remark about the weather.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• comment
• statement

Meaning: To reply or react to something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She did not respond to the question.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reply
• react

Antonyms: ignore

Meaning: A reaction to something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her response was thoughtful and well-articulated.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reply
• reaction

Antonyms: silence

Meaning: To reply sharply or angrily.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She retorted with a clever comeback.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• reply
• respond

Meaning: To withdraw or take back something, such as a statement.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He had to retract his earlier comments.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• withdraw
• recant

Meaning: To make something known or visible.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician will reveal his secrets at the end of the show.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• disclose
• uncover

Meaning: A surprising and previously unknown fact.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The revelation changed the course of the investigation.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• disclosure
• unveiling