convey
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Definition of convey
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
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Synonyms for convey
Synonyms
alienate, assign, cede, deed, make over, transfer
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Other diktats caution against conveying any sense of Chinese superiority, or claims that China can easily crush America in a trade war. — The Economist, "In its trade war with America, China dials down the hype," 12 July 2018 The plans take advantage of regulations on cluster subdivisions, which allow smaller lot sizes and minimum frontage in exchange for conveying at least 25 percent of a total parcel to the town as open space. — Jesse Leavenworth, Courant Community, "Housing Development Proposed In Manchester Near Glastonbury Line," 12 July 2018 The Code Talkers conveyed messages by telephone and radio in their native language, a code that was never broken by the Japanese. — Shondiin Silversmith, azcentral, "Navajo Code Talkers created an unbreakable code. It helped win World War II," 11 July 2018 Gilpin, conveying Debbie’s commingled rage and guilt, is hypnotic in the scene, equally furious at Ruth and at herself. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Love Story of Debbie and Ruth," 10 July 2018 To help convey the on-ride narrative, Disney closed off the sides and extended the coaster’s existing three tunnels. — Arthur Levine, USA TODAY, "Disneyland's new Pixar Pier: Is it Incredible?," 10 July 2018 Jonathan Middleton Eastern Washington University Audio cues are effective at conveying a different kind of information than visual cues. — Kevin Davenport, idahostatesman, "Symphony of the salmon: How scientists are learning by putting fish migration to music," 9 July 2018 In the flurry of diplomatic activity that followed, South Korean diplomats were the ones conveying Kim Jong Un’s desire to meet Trump. — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, "As Pompeo visits Pyongyang, South Korea quietly watches — and worries," 6 July 2018 There had obviously been discussions between Cousins's representatives and the Pelicans, reportedly with some financial specifics conveyed. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Facing a Harsh Free-Agency Reality, DeMarcus Cousins Embraces the Absurd," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'convey.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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convey
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English Language Learners Definition of convey
: 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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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.
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