communicate
verb (used with object)
to impart knowledge of; make known.
had communicated
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past perfectof communicate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Edney conceded there was "no evidence" that the jurors had communicated with anyone else, but said innocent contact - even just seeing the detective or solicitors - could have resulted in "subconscious influence".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said June 3 that he had communicated to Wachtell Lipton that the investigation needed to conclude in a timely fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
However, on the call Fouquet stressed that its less advanced, non-extreme ultraviolet lithography sales were rising, in contrast to previous expectations he had communicated.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
One of the site’s reporters had communicated with Moncla.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2026
He spoke some Spanish, and that was how they had communicated, but he could not write Spanish.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
