CONVEY Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

convey

verb

kən-ˈvā

Definition of convey

as in to transmit

to cause (something) to pass from one to another intends to personally convey the message to the governor

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as in to carry

to support and take from one place to another conveying a package to his grandmother for his parents

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as in to cede

to give over the legal possession or ownership of upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity

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expropriate

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Recent Examples of convey Denholm had requested their presence merely as observers—messengers who would convey the verdict back to Savoy Court. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 When Maresca wants to convey more complex tactical messages during a session, the music is turned down or stopped. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The relative chart conveys a similar message as the price chart. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 While crafted from clay, using skills developed by humans thousands of years ago, Chau’s pieces convey a modern awareness of a world in which digital technology is woven into every aspect of day-to-day life. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convey

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Legion can keep collecting information without transmitting the way a conventional radar does.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Colati said there is also a major information gap about HIV in Fiji, with many people not understanding how the virus is transmitted or how effective treatment can be.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of transmit

Verb

That version would carry 10MJ electromagnetic armor and about five tonnes of advanced energy storage.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Authorities didn't comment on the drone's origin or purpose, saying further investigation was needed, but two senior officials said the device was likely carrying explosives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of carry

Verb

For founder-CEOs, ceding authority can be especially challenging.

— Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 18 Sep. 2026
The Haudenosaunee ultimately sued for peace, signing a treaty at Fort Stanwix in 1784, which ceded lands in New York and Pennsylvania, and opened up the Ohio Valley for settlement.

— Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cede

Verb

For measles, populations need vaccination rates of 95 percent or higher to achieve herd immunity—the level of protection required to prevent disease spread.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
Yet the ongoing disruptions from the Iran war, which have pushed up average gas prices more than 7% from just a month ago, threaten to spread through the economy and keep broader inflation stubbornly high.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of spread

Verb

Two people were injured when a semi-trailer truck hauling steel beams hit the underside of the Lake Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway near Wilmette on Thursday evening.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The Valparaiso site set a record after the storm, with 499 vehicles in one nine-hour day — an average of 67 vehicles per hour, many of them hauling trailers.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of haul

Verb

The person receives the opportunity for atonement; the consequence is assigned elsewhere.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of assign

Verb

Counsell and Bregman demurred when asked for specifics of who came up with the costumes, instead giving everyone credit for what became a memorable day.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Miami coach Mario Cristobal did not give a prognosis for Brown after the 33-20 victory.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of give

Verb

Michael Busch’s one-out walk brought the tying run to the plate in Alex Bregman, who barreled a ball to the deepest part of the park for a 383-foot flyout.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The outdoor garden was recently replanted earlier this year after city workers had to bring the side of the building up to code.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026

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