convey

verb

con·vey | \ kən-ˈvā

conveyed; conveying

Definition of convey

transitive verb

1a : to bear from one place to another especially : to move in a continuous stream or mass

b : to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance struggling to convey his feelings

c : to transfer or deliver (something, such as property) to another especially by a sealed writing

d : to cause to pass from one place or person to another convey a message

e(1) archaic : steal

(2) obsolete : to carry away secretly

2 obsolete : lead, conduct

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Examples of convey in a Sentence

To convey sympathy to a bereaved parent by telephone struck him as maladroit … — P. D. James, The Private Patient, 2008 … he conveys so much kindliness and benign authority that he is probably forgiven each time he directs a tuna-fish shopper into the thick of the English muffins. — Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 22 June 1992 Robyn was well aware that clothes do not merely serve the practical purpose of covering our bodies, but also convey messages about who we are, what we are doing, and how we feel. — David Lodge, Nice Work, 1990 … please convey to Mr. & Mrs. Langdon my love &respectful duty. — Mark Twain 28 Nov. 1868, in Mark Twain's Letters, 1990 The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine. They conveyed the goods by ship. The pipes convey water to the fields. The message conveyed a sense of urgency. He conveyed the estate to his son.

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Jacob's position is important, too, as Susan says holding a child to your chest conveys heartfelt emotion. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "A Body Language Expert Analyzes Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher With Their New Baby Boy," 27 Jan. 2019 Twitter replies conveyed sadness over the reminder of Mac's passing, but also a sense of gratitude for Spotify's decision, and for Mac's music. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, "Spotify Released Two New Mac Miller Songs Recorded a Month Before His Death," 30 Nov. 2018 And when numbers simply can’t convey the costs of a humanitarian crisis, there’s an infuriating paradox at play. — Brian Resnick, Vox, "Why it’s so hard to get people to care about mass suffering," 27 Nov. 2018 Gioria, making his feature film debut, is exceptional as Julien, conveying terror and helplessness in the most convincing way from start to finish. — Kenneth Turan, latimes.com, "Review: Searing French drama 'Custody' is an unforgettable experience," 10 July 2018 The slight tension between his playing, which conveys the emotional heart of each tune, and the work of his supporting musicians is especially important in realizing these pieces. — Mark Richardson, WSJ, "‘Goes West’ by William Tyler Review: Music History in Modern Melody," 23 Jan. 2019 Hers features an acorn—a symbol for the oak trees of her hometown, which also convey growth and strength. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "All the Poignant Symbolism in Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Coat of Arms," 29 May 2018 At the center of this quiet spectacle are the expressive faces of Elie and Jean-Baptiste, which convey an astonishing range of emotion. — Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader, "L’Enfant Secret is so intimate it feels like a confession," 25 May 2018 Here's a look at all the possible playoff scenarios, tiebreakers and how Milwaukee can keep its 2018 first-round pick, which could convey to the Phoenix Suns depending on where the Bucks finish in the standings. — Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bucks playoff scenarios and how to keep their first-round draft pick," 5 Apr. 2018

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convey

verb

English Language Learners Definition of convey

formal : to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another

: to make (something) known to someone

law : to change the ownership of (property) from one person to another

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convey

verb

con·vey | \ kən-ˈvā

conveyed; conveying

Kids Definition of convey

1 : to carry from one place to another : transport Pipes convey water. Travelers were conveyed to the airport by shuttle.

2 : to make known : communicate We use words to convey our thoughts.

convey

transitive verb

con·vey | \ kən-ˈvā

conveyed; conveying

Legal Definition of convey

: to transfer or transmit (property or property rights) to another especially by a writing (as a deed or will) agreed to convey to the estate his Manhattan town house— R. H. Jensen — compare alienate, devise, donate, give, grant, sell

Other Words from convey

conveyee \ kən-ˌvā-ˈē \ noun

conveyor \ kən-ˈvā-ər \ noun

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