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telegraph

The word “telegraph” has 3 syllables: tel-e-graph

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛləˌɡræf/

What is synonym and antonym for telegraph?

In the thesaurus, “telegraph” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for telegraph along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for telegraph

  • airmail
  • answer
  • communicate
  • correspond
  • e-mail
  • intercommunicate
  • mail
  • post
  • reply
  • write

Meanings of telegraph

  • noun
    1. An apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means.
    2. A visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take.
  • verb
    1. To send a message by telegraph.
    2. To give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude.
    3. To show one's intended action unintentionally.

Example Sentences

  • In the 19th century, the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication.
  • He sent a message via telegraph to inform his family of his safe arrival.
  • The invention of the telegraph paved the way for modern telecommunications.
  • Morse code was used to transmit messages through the telegraph.
  • The museum has an original telegraph machine on display.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to telegraph, such as: airmail, answer, communicate, correspond, e-mail, intercommunicate, mail.

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