communicate vs semaphore

Other hyponyms of communicate include grimace, make a face, pull a face, gab, yak, finger-spell, fingerspell, aphorise, aphorize, riddle, project, contact, get hold of, get through, reach, bring down, impose, inflict, visit, commune, inform, jest, joke, blog, greet, address, turn to, ask, enquire, inquire, nod, sign, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize, speak, talk, speak, talk, gesticulate, gesture, motion, telepathise, telepathize, write, radio, network, sign, signal, signalise, signalize, whistle, give, throw, give, pay, give, render, carry, convey, express, issue, come across, come over, share, get.