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   Con·vey

   /kənˈvā/

   

   verb

   • 1. transport or carry to a place: "pipes were laid to convey water to the house" Similar transportcarrybringtakefetchbearmoveferryshuttleshifttransfersendforwarddeliverdispatchchannelpipeconduct
   • ▪ make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone: "the real virtues and diversity of America had never been conveyed in the movies" Similar projectexudeemitemanatesend forth
   • ▪ communicate (a message or information): "Mr. Harvey and his daughter have asked me to convey their very kind regards" Similar communicatepass onmake knownimpartrelaytransmitsendhand ontellrelaterecountannouncerevealdisclosedivulgeexpresscommunicateindicatetellsayput across/overget across/over
   • ▪ transfer the title to (property). Similar transfergive the right/title ofgrantcededevolveleasebequeathleavewillpass ondeeddemisedevise

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘escort’; compare with convoy): from Old French conveier, from medieval Latin conviare, from con- ‘together’ + Latin via ‘way’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conveyable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › conveyconvey verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   convey something (to somebody) (law) to transfer property from one owner to another The house was conveyed to the new owners last week. Definition of convey verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of CONVEY is to bear from one place to another; especially : to move in a continuous stream or mass. How to use convey in a sentence.

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   to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; bear. to communicate; impart; make known: to convey a wish. to lead or conduct, as a channel or medium; transmit. Law to transfer; pass the title to. [ Archaic.]steal; purloin. [ Obs.]to take away secretly.

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   What does the verb convey mean? There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb convey, 19 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. convey has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) gunnery and firearms (mid 1600s) Entry status.

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   features: Word Combinations ( verb ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. knowledge. The meaning of convey. Definition of convey. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   convey. verb. To transport; to carry; to take from one place to another. Air conveys sound. synonyms. send. relay. take. communicate. conduct. impart. AI Feedback. The word 'convey' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to express the idea of transferring, communicating, or giving an impression of something.

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   To communicate, express, or transmit information, ideas, feelings, or objects from one person or place to another. "He used gestures to convey his meaning without speaking." Detailed Meaning of 'convey' It involves the act of delivering a message, sharing thoughts, or transporting something to convey meaning or understanding.