convey

[ kuhn-vey ]

verb (used with object)

1. to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; bear.

   Synonyms: move

2. to communicate; impart; make known:

   to convey a wish.

3. to lead or conduct, as a channel or medium; transmit
4. Law. to transfer; pass the title to.
5. Archaic. steal; purloin.
6. Obsolete. to take away secretly.

convey

/ kənˈveɪ /

verb

1. to take, carry, or transport from one place to another
2. to communicate (a message, information, etc)
3. (of a channel, path, etc) to conduct, transmit, or transfer
4. law to transmit or transfer (the title to property)
5. archaic.
   to steal

Derived Forms

• conˈveyable, adjective

Other Words From

• con·vey·a·ble adjective
• pre·con·vey verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of convey¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English conveyen, from Anglo-French conveier, from unattested Vulgar Latin conviāre, equivalent to con- “with, together, completely” + -viāre, derivative of via “way”; con- ( def ), via ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of convey¹

C13: from Old French conveier, from Medieval Latin conviāre to escort, from Latin com- with + via way

Synonym Study

See carry.

Example Sentences

There have been several high profile cases this year which convey the problem of prison officer corruption.

From BBC

“I wanted to convey the message that this was not Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, that this is about human rights and human decency,” he said in an interview with The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

“It remains to be seen how broad Mr. Miller’s portfolio will be, but it is expected to be vast and to far exceed what the eventual title will convey,” the publication reported.

From Salon

As part of the study, their portraits were painted to help convey the physical and psychological impacts of their treatment.

From BBC

“It’s exponentially harder for me now. I can’t dance the way I used to and my best scampering days may be behind me. I’ve had to assess whether or not I could realistically convey this character’s energy and vitality, and really do the role justice.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• communicate
• disclose
• impart
• pass on
• reveal
• send
• tell
• transmit