convey
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to take, carry, or transport from one place to another
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to communicate (a message, information, etc)
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(of a channel, path, etc) to conduct, transmit, or transfer
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law to transmit or transfer (the title to property)
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archaic to steal
Synonym Usage
See carry.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have conveyedperfect
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has conveyedperfect 3rd person singular
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is conveyingprogressive 3rd person singular
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am conveyingprogressive 1st person singular
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has been conveyingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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are conveyingprogressive
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have been conveyingperfect progressive
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conveyingparticiple
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conveyssingular 3rd person
Past
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had conveyedperfect
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was conveyingprogressive singular
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had been conveyingperfect progressive
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were conveyingprogressive plural
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conveyedsimple
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conveyedparticiple
Future
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”; see con- ( def. ), via ( def. )
Explanation
When you convey something, you carry or deliver it. Little Red Riding Hood conveyed a basket of muffins to her grandmother. Your sad smile might convey more about your feelings than words ever could. You can also convey a message or information, which means that you communicate it to someone directly or indirectly through your words or actions. In law, the word convey means to transfer or pass property to someone. This verb is from Middle English conveyen, from Old French conveier, ultimately from the Latin prefix com-, "together," plus via, "way."
Vocabulary lists containing convey
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Example Sentences
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TPG, which currently owns about 75% of Convey Health, will pay $10.50 per share in cash for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company, giving it an enterprise value of about $1.1 billion, a statement said.
From Reuters • Jun. 21, 2022
Conveyancing firm Convey Law has half of its 150 staff working from home, and wants to double its workforce.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2022
Postal Service has been taking packages that UPS and FedEx won’t take and has seen a decrease in on-time delivery, says Convey Inc., which specializes in delivery tracking.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2020
Convey Services, which was was handling the conference, used a “naughty-word filter,” for the conference, outlawing a pre-selected list of words.
From The Guardian • Oct. 16, 2020
Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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