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verb con·vey \ kən-ˈvā \

Definition of convey

conveyed; conveying

transitive verb

1 obsolete :lead, conduct

2 a :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 (1) archaic :steal

(2) obsolete :to carry away secretly

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

e :to cause to pass from one place or person to another

convey a message

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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.

Recent Examples of convey from the Web

Francisco Sanctis (Diego Velázquez) lives here with his wife Angelica (Laura Paredes) and two kids in a cramped apartment, their ease together in the home conveyed via physical proximity as well as mildly playful banter.

— jay weissberg, chicagotribune.com, "'The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis' review: Deception and distrust in Buenos Aires," 25 Aug. 2017
Nobody knows precisely what these sculptures are meant to convey, but thanks to an interactive map, Ireland’s mysterious Sheela-na-Gigs are much easier to find.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "Interactive Map Tracks Ireland’s Mysterious Naked Sculptures," 24 Aug. 2017
More than just graphics, retro games often convey sounds not found today and emphasize different strategies than, say, a modern shooter.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "New Retro Games for Commodore 64 and Atari Are Coming," 10 Aug. 2017
The 30-year-old gave an extensive interview, the length of which can be read in full on Chelsea's official website, conveying his immense satisfaction with the development.

— SI.com, "Chelsea Officially Confirm Gary Cahill as Permanent Captain Ahead of Next Season," 21 July 2017
But perhaps most important to the designer was ensuring that the new home conveyed a welcoming and cozy vibe for her family of four.

— christina pérez, Vogue, "Inside an Interior Designer’s Newly Renovated Brooklyn Dream Home," 19 July 2017
The book will go through the requisite vetting to ensure that no classified information is leaked to the public, but still may contain more insight into Comey’s fraught relationship with Trump than even a four-hour Senate testimony could convey.

— emma stefansky, The Hive, "James Comey, Renowned Memo Author, Is Writing a Book," 16 July 2017
Sarod and slide players glide up and down the necks of their instruments, conveying intermediate pitches between chromatic steps.

— david lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Derek Trucks pays nightly tribute to musical mentors," 14 July 2017
Since it is referenced several times in the script and in songs, it must be noted that Collura is not stout enough to convey Tracy's size.

— theodore p. mahne, NOLA.com, "'Hairspray' still silly, peppy fun at Tulane Summer Lyric," 12 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of convey

Middle English, from Anglo-French conveer to accompany, escort, from Vulgar Latin *conviare, from Latin com- + via way — more at way

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convey Synonyms

Synonyms

conduct, communicate, give, impart, spread, transfer, transfuse, transmit

Related Words

deliver, hand over, surrender, turn over; broadcast, diffuse, disseminate, propagate; hand down, hand on; contaminate, infect, poison

Near Antonyms

catch, come down (with), contract

CONVEY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of convey for English Language Learners

: 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

CONVEY Defined for Kids

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verb con·vey \ kən-ˈvā \

Definition of convey for Students

conveyed; conveying

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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transitive verb con·vey \ kən-ˈvā \

legal Definition of convey

conveyed; conveying

: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

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conveyee

\kən-ˌvā-ˈē\ noun

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conveyor

\kən-ˈvā-ər\ noun

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