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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
Commune \Com*mune"\ (k[o^]m*m[=u]n"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Communed (k[o^]m*m[=u]nd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Communing.]
[OF. communier, fr. L. communicare to communicate, fr.
communis common. See Common, and cf. Communicate.]
1. To converse together with sympathy and confidence; to
interchange sentiments or feelings; to take counsel.
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I would commune with you of such things
That want no ear but yours. --Shak.
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2. To receive the communion; to partake of the eucharist or
Lord's supper.
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To commune under both kinds. --Bp. Burnet.
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To commune with one's self or To commune with one's
heart, to think; to reflect; to meditate.
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