convey

American  

[kuhn-vey] / kənˈveɪ /

verb (used with object)

1. to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; bear.

   Synonyms:

   move

2. to communicate; impart; make known.

   to convey a wish.

3. to lead or conduct, as a channel or medium; transmit

4. Law. to transfer; pass the title to.

5. Archaic. steal; purloin.

6. Obsolete. to take away secretly.

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convey British  

/ kənˈveɪ /

verb

1. to take, carry, or transport from one place to another

2. to communicate (a message, information, etc)

3. (of a channel, path, etc) to conduct, transmit, or transfer

4. law to transmit or transfer (the title to property)

5. archaic to steal

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Related Words

See carry.

Other Word Forms

• conveyable adjective
• preconvey verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of convey

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English conveyen, from Anglo-French conveier, from unattested Vulgar Latin conviāre, equivalent to con- “with, together, completely” + -viāre, derivative of via “way”; con- ( def. ), via ( def. )

Example Sentences

No other live streaming production has been attempted on this scale, which also serves to create a more immersive and intimate experience that convey BTS’ emotional message in person.

From Salon

O’Keeffe’s letters to her friends from that summer of 1929 convey a similar transformation.

From The Wall Street Journal

They loved the simple, concrete way she could convey theological abstractions.

From Literature

“Miss Wong wished me to convey her most heartfelt apologies for not being here,” Mr. Haber concluded.

From Literature

Then I nod meaningfully toward my switchboard, trying to convey that it requires my full attention.

From Literature

Related Words

• communicate
• disclose
• impart
• pass on
• reveal
• send
• tell
• transmit