convey

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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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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 on the Web Exponentially more energetic than Shaun, whimsical Lu-La was conceived in bright candy colors and glitter in her floppy ears to convey her ebullient personality. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, "Look for nods to classic sci-fi films in Shaun the Sheep’s latest romp," 30 Mar. 2021 These messages need to convey the complexities of risks: the fact that being vaccinated is not a 100% guarantee of safety. — Robert Klitzman, STAT, "How will people act after getting vaccinated? The complex psychology of safety," 30 Mar. 2021 Each of the murals was designed to convey certain ideas and elicit certain feelings from the audience. — The Salt Lake Tribune, "In wake of temple mural removals, question arises: How is the LDS Church doing in preserving its past?," 28 Mar. 2021 When a team is about to be bounced from the NCAA tournament, the TV cameras seek out a representative fan to convey the emotion of the moment. — Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, "13 March Madness things that make the NCAA Tournament special, including Sister Jean, Magic versus Bird, all the tears and, of course, that song," 27 Mar. 2021 Flirting with degrees of finish to convey greater immediacy was already a staple of modern portraiture (think Degas, Morisot and Sargent). — Washington Post, "Alice Neel was the greatest American portraitist of the 20th century. Her work continues to astonish.," 25 Mar. 2021 Ramey coached Rader from a folding chair behind the camera, suggesting wording to better convey the you’re-on-your-own theme of a lesson about infections. — Eric Dexheimer, San Antonio Express-News, "Can Texas leaders learn anything from preppers?," 22 Mar. 2021 This multi-Grammy-award-winning ensemble of male singers will show its amazing ability to beautifully convey a wide variety of pieces that span centuries, styles and languages. — oregonlive, "Portland spring arts guide: 10 opportunities to experience classical music online," 22 Mar. 2021 Reviewers loved the Headset 800 for its ability to convey directional sound and comfortable over-ear fit. — Madison Durham, USA TODAY, "12 of the most popular items for gamers at HP," 20 Mar. 2021

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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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