pass on vs communicate

pass on and communicate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pass on	No	No	Yes	No
communicate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pass on and communicate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pass on include pass, pass along, put across.

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

Other hypernyms of pass on include convey, transmit.

pass on (verb)	communicate (verb)
transmit information	transmit thoughts or feelings
cause to be distributed	transmit information
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
give to or transfer possession of	receive Communion, in the Catholic church
place into the hands or custody of	administer Communion; in church
transmit (knowledge or skills)	join or connect
refer to another person for decision or judgment	transfer to another