telepathize

/ti'lepəθaiz/

Thân thiện

A scientist attempts to telepathize with a colleague in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To communicate directly from one mind to another without using known sensory channels or physical interaction: This verb describes the act of sending or receiving thoughts, feelings, or mental images to another person over a distance, purportedly using only the power of the mind.

Usage

• The verb "telepathize" is used to describe the hypothetical process of telepathic communication. It is typically used in speculative, fictional, or paranormal contexts.
• It is an intransitive verb and is often followed by the preposition "with" to indicate the other party in the communication.
• Example Structure: Subject + telepathize (+ with + object).

Examples

• Verb:
  • The twins claimed they could telepathize and share each other's dreams.
  • In the science fiction novel, the aliens could telepathize with humans.
  • Some psychics believe they can telepathize with animals.

Advanced Usage

• "to telepathize with someone/something": to engage in telepathic communication with a specific being.
  • The meditation master was said to be able to telepathize with his disciples.
• Used in passive constructions (though less common).
  • Messages were telepathized across the vast emptiness of space.

Variants and Related Words

• Telepathy (n): The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.
  • He conducted experiments to test for telepathy.
• Telepathic (adj): Relating to or using telepathy.
  • They seemed to have a telepathic connection.
• Telepathically (adv): In a telepathic manner.
  • The character communicated telepathically.

Synonyms

• Communicate mentally: To exchange information using the mind.
• Mind-read: To discern another person's thoughts (often implies receiving, not sending).

Related Phrases

• Be in telepathic contact/communication: A common phrase describing an ongoing state of telepathy.
  • The two agents remained in telepathic contact throughout the mission.

Notes on Meaning

• The concept and the verb "telepathize" are not scientifically proven and belong primarily to the realms of parapsychology, fiction, and spiritual belief systems.
• It describes a direct, non-verbal, and non-physical form of communication.

Học thuật

Verb

1. communicate nonverbally by telepathy
   • some people believe they can telepathize with others around the world

Từ đồng nghĩa

• telepathise