telegraphed

/ˈtɛləˌɡræft/ /ˈtɛləˌɡrɑːft/

Meanings

verb

To send a message by telegraph.

Examples :

"During the war, families telegraphed short messages to loved ones at the front. "

verb

To give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude.

Examples :

"Her frown telegraphed her displeasure."

communication signal action attitude

verb

To show one's intended action unintentionally.

Examples :

"The chess player telegraphed his next move by staring intently at the queen, giving his opponent an easy advantage. "

communication action sign

Related Words

families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

intently adverb

/ɪnˈtɛntli/

In an intent or focused manner.

"The student listened intently to the teacher's explanation of the math problem. "

telegraph noun

/ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/

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.

"The telegraph allowed the farmer to send a message to the city about the harvest. "

gestures noun

/ˈdʒɛstʃərz/ /ˈdʒɛstʃʊrz/

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

unintentionally adverb

/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənli/

In an unintentional manner; not intentionally.

"I unintentionally deleted the important document from my computer. "

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

nonverbal noun

/ˌnɑːnˈvɜːrbl/ /ˌnɑnˈvɜːrbl/

A sound, gesture, etc. that is not a word.

"The student raised their hand, but the teacher responded to their frustrated sighs and other nonverbal first. "

attitude noun

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪtud/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

displeasure noun

/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."