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 • Mar. 21, 2026

This signals an intent to listen and convey supportive concern.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

However, in certain places, it has struggled to convey this message to cadres.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Reached via email, the “Hamnet” star evokes a Frida Kahlo painting to convey their closeness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

We would like to invite you to our show to talk to our audience about what led you to make this movie, and the message you were trying to convey.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

Related Words

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