convey

verb

kən-ˈvā How to pronounce convey (audio)
Definition of conveynext
1
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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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of convey Instead, Ortega’s Klara conveys the broad, plucky winsomeness of a YA heroine. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Gilmore mansion expanded every season The palatial home of Emily and Richard Gilmore (played by Kelly Bishop and Edward Herrmann) was supposed to convey blue-blood wealth. — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 As with the other characters, Govan wanted Fatiha’s clothes to convey inner conflict. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convey
  1. transmit
  2. carry
  3. cede
  4. spread
  5. haul
  6. assign
  7. give
  8. bring
Verb
  • InfoBip is the wireless provider that helped transmit unsolicited text messages purporting to be from TENT.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The impact of surging oil prices is transmitting directly from gas stations to delivery packages, with market expectations pointing toward record high US package shipping costs this year.
    — , CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of transmit
Verb
  • Each canister holds four missiles, allowing compatible launch systems to carry multiple interceptors within a single launch cell.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Kings carried their 1-0 lead deep into the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of carry
Verb
  • In many family offices, dominant patriarchs are reluctant to cede control to their children.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Since its arrival, the juggernaut has only ceded the summit to two other songs, both by Drake.
    — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cede
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  • The leachate is byproduct of an underground garbage fire that has only spread since it was first confirmed in 2023.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If that model spreads, shoppers may set rules once and let agents transact repeatedly without a per-order click.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of spread
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  • The engine is perfectly adequate for daily driving, providing enough power to merge onto highways, navigate urban traffic, and haul the family toward its next destination.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • All of that material is currently hauled elsewhere for disposal, including round trips of about 200 miles to other biomass facilities.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of haul
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  • Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the vaccine with pembrolizumab or placebo injections alongside the immune treatment.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Students were randomly assigned to the roles of guards or inmates, with the guards pressured to maintain order by any means necessary.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of assign
Verb
  • Having been given countless opportunities to make their names in history as the conscience of the GOP, the six members of Arkansas' congressional delegation chose for the past decade to instead be Trump sycophants.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • With a chance to steal the game, Wyatt was called for holding and the clock ran out, giving Arlington Heights a 27-22 victory Friday at Farrington Field in a thriller.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • We were issued metal water bottles for bringing ashore, and followed strict instructions on not bringing any food off the ship, and disinfecting our boots before and after stepping ashore to keep Antarctica pristine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The program brings aircraft developers and public agencies together to test operations before wider deployment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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