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 Two new mobile apps allow users to send messages at the same rate as carrier pigeons, used throughout history to convey messages across long distances. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 There have been calls from AFL fans on social media for that message to be conveyed by those attending the annual AFL Awards in Melbourne on Tuesday night, when this season’s All-Australian team will be announced. — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 In friendships and close relationships, or in the workplace, patience and empathy convey a sense of respect, safety and trustworthiness. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Remember, the first-round pick due from the Heat to the Hornets to complete the Rozier trades does not convey to Charlotte until June at the earliest. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 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
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  • Some of the energy gets converted into what are called Rayleigh waves, where the energy is transmitted as a wave that moves along the Earth’s surface.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • West Nile virus survives in nature in several types of birds and is transmitted to humans by the bites of mosquitoes that feed on infected birds.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Prime Air is currently testing a new drone delivery mechanism that could enable it to carry a wider assortment of products, like fragile cartons of eggs or other perishables, Carbon said.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry
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  • After ceding its lead, first to Red Bull and then to McLaren, his team is atop the standings again and favored to win the 2026 season.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Once in office, however, Biden ceded his domestic agenda to progressives who believed in Sanders’s vision of transformational change.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cede
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  • These theories spreading online, one expert says, stem from people’s struggles to find a fulfilling explanation for what has happened.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Cedars-Sinai apologized for any inconvenience Marina del Rey residents endured after the hospital's construction project caused a putrid odor to spread through the coastal neighborhood.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of spread
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  • And just a few miles away, the popular Mount Washington Cog Railway hauls visitors to the summit of the property’s namesake, and the highest peak in the Northeast at nearly 6,300 feet.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Ford's cargo van is clearly designed with daily utility in mind for drivers who need lots of cargo space and haul heavy objects.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Some artists who do Bowl shows with the LA Phil or its sister symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, run through something close to their normal set and require whoever is assigned to do the orchestrations to follow suit.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Care coordinators – health professionals who help patients navigate the medical system – are often assigned to people diagnosed with cancer or other serious health issues, but they’re rarely made available to postpartum mothers, Griffen said.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of assign
Verb
  • Wrangle the camera crew, line up the weirdly uninspiring but nonetheless eye-wateringly expensive homes, and for the love of God, somebody give the British TV presenting duo Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp a ring.
    — Lauren O’Neill, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Drew Gilbert brought the Giants within two runs by lining a two-run shot over the short right-field fence, then Devers followed up on the next pitch with a solo homer to center.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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