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verb

commune

to connect deeply with someone or something, often without words

She walks through the woods to commune with nature.

Etymology

Latin communis meant shared. Commune applies that sharing to inward experience, describing a deep exchange or sense of connection that may extend beyond spoken conversation.

More examples

  • He communes with God through silent prayer.
  • We sat together, communing without saying a word.
  • I communed with the ocean, letting its rhythms quiet my thoughts.

Forms

commune · communes · communed · communing

communion noun — A deep spiritual or emotional connection.

Similar words

connect
Broader; does not necessarily suggest deep or spiritual closeness.
bond
Emphasizes developing lasting closeness rather than experiencing intimate connection.