Entry Word: carry

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to support and take from one place to another <each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack>

Synonyms bear, cart, convey, ferry, haul, lug, pack, tote, transport

Related Words deliver, hand over, transfer; forward, send, ship, transmit; bring, fetch, take; move, remove, shift

2 to wear or have on oneʼs person <I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot>

Synonyms bear, pack

Related Words flaunt, show off, sport; display, exhibit, parade, show

3 to bring before the public in performance or exhibition <all of the television networks will carry the presidentʼs speech> — see present 1
4 to have as part of a whole <the idea carries with it a number of other concepts> — see include
5 to hold up or serve as a foundation for <massive pillars carry the arch> — see support 3
6 to receive as return for effort <carried off the award for best picture of the year> — see earn 1