joke vs communicate

joke is a noun but communicate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
joke	Yes	No	Yes	No
communicate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, communicate is a hypernym of joke; that is, communicate is a word with a broader meaning than joke:

Other hypernyms of joke include intercommunicate.

joke (noun)	communicate (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
activity characterized by good humor
a triviality not to be taken seriously
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

joke (verb)	communicate (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way	transmit thoughts or feelings
tell a joke; speak humorously	transmit information
	be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
	receive Communion, in the Catholic church
	administer Communion; in church
	join or connect
	transfer to another