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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Most appeared very low-budget, but no special effects were required to convey the passion patients felt. — Megan Molteni, WIRED, "YouTube Testimonials Lure Patients to Shady Stem Cell Clinics," 14 June 2019 Balance that against just a few of the grounds’ ongoing costs: $270 a week to convey stormwater, $20,000 a year for insurance, between $5,000 and 7,000 a month for general maintenance. — cincinnati.com, "From the Editor: Until you experience it, it's hard to comprehend the hidden costs of being poor," 13 June 2019 Today, as a result of technological advances, climbers no longer need the help of journalists or filmmakers to convey their adventures to the world. — Michael Kodas, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: Mount Everest is packed. Whose fault is that?," 7 June 2019 The baby continues to ask his dad questions in gibberish and use his hands to convey his thoughts. — Kynala Phillips, Essence, "Dad's 'Chat' With Infant Son Goes Viral," 7 June 2019 Explicitly mentioning the person who died is a subtle but effective way to convey your support. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "7 Things to Say When a Friend’s Loved One Dies by Suicide (and 3 to Avoid)," 5 Feb. 2019 Even if the artist does not fawn, the subject might select that certain spot, some special garb or tilt of head, to convey an ideal that would never be reflected in the face. — Charles Desmarais, SFChronicle.com, "Bruce Gilden’s grotesques at Pier 24 Photography," 22 June 2018 Executives from the companies met with Kabila on March 7 to convey their concerns that the new law could hurt their businesses. — William Clowes, Bloomberg.com, "Miners Threaten Legal Action Against Congo Over New Code," 31 May 2018 Archie also criticized the message McCarty wanted to convey to the committee. — Tod Leonard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "California bill to ban youth tackle football pulled before committee vote," 26 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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