message

noun

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mes·sage | \ ˈme-sij

Definition of message

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals Please take this message for me to my friend.

2 : a messenger's mission the girl will go on a message to the shop— Cahir Healy

3 : an underlying theme or idea the message is that it is time to change — The Economist

message

verb

messaged; messaging

Definition of message (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to send as a message or by messenger

2 : to send a message to

intransitive verb

: to communicate by message

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Synonyms for message

Synonyms: Noun

Examples of message in a Sentence

Noun Did you get my message? She has received messages of support from hundreds of people. I left a message on her answering machine. He's not here right now. Can I take a message? I liked the story but I didn't really agree with the book's message. He believed in the church's message of forgiveness.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun For investors, the message is clear – first, real yields are likely to rise to allow the cognitive dissonance of negative TIPS yields to resolve with evidence of a booming economy. — Vineer Bhansali, Forbes, 21 June 2021 But for all, the message is one to match the day: a celebration of each community’s diversity and of the civil rights leaders who have pushed for change. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 19 June 2021 The political message of a godly hierarchy of White men isn't good news to most Americans -- especially younger ones, even today's leaders' own children, many of whom have embraced equality and pluralism. — Diana Butler Bass, CNN, 17 June 2021 But in the end, the message that seemed to resonate with voters was that Stone - who supported a motion to repudiate critical race theory - was a divisive choice. — CBS News, 16 June 2021 In other words, this summer the message is clear: Cuffs will be key emblems of post-pandemic freedom, especially when worn as a set. — Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021 Combine a lack of face-to-face, in-person conversation, as well as the inability to play a game, and the message is one of bland promotion. — Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2021 That message isn’t likely to stick if that is not what rank-and-file officers see happening. — William Lee, chicagotribune.com, 14 June 2021 For me the message is always everyone is welcome here. — Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb De Castro limits who can message him directly and comment on his posts. — Ben Sales, sun-sentinel.com, 16 June 2021 Here Comes the Sun-and I am matched with a Hum nutritionist who invites me to message her. — Maya Kachroo-levine, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2021 At issue for Democrats after Tuesday will be how to invigorate their base without Trump either in office or on the ballot, providing the party with a key test about how to message against Republicans for years to come. — Dan Merica, CNN, 8 June 2021 Gamification can allow two people to compete on a leader board and message each other about their performance. — Steve Banker, Forbes, 2 June 2021 One woman who used to message her privately in solidarity after meetings now speaks up on her behalf. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2021 So were apps that allowed users to message privately, share documents and browse websites the Chinese government had blocked. — New York Times, 17 May 2021 If a question or concern doesn’t get answered, ask them to email or message you with their thoughts after a meeting. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 11 May 2021 One of the flagship features on Bumble allows women in heterosexual matches to message a man first to make a connection. — Sebastian Herrera, WSJ, 11 May 2021

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