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convey

 

[ kənˈveɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To convey means to transport or carry something from one place to another, or to communicate a message or information.

Synonyms

carry, communicate, transmit

Examples of usage

  • He used gestures to convey his feelings.
  • The painting conveys a sense of peace and tranquility.
Context #2 | Verb

transportation

To convey also means to transport someone or something from one place to another.

Synonyms

move, transfer, transport

Examples of usage

  • The train will convey passengers to the city.
  • The conveyor belt conveys goods from one end of the factory to the other.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

In legal terms, convey refers to the act of transferring property or rights from one person to another.

Synonyms

assignment, conveyancing, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer helped with the conveyance of the estate.
  • The conveyance of the property required a signed agreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "convey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmitir

🇮🇳 संचारित करना

🇩🇪 übermitteln

🇮🇩 menyampaikan

🇺🇦 передавати

🇵🇱 przekazywać

🇯🇵 伝える

🇫🇷 transmettre

🇪🇸 transmitir

🇹🇷 iletmek

🇰🇷 전달하다

🇸🇦 نقل

🇨🇿 předávat

🇸🇰 prenášať

🇨🇳 传达

🇸🇮 prenašati

🇮🇸 miðla

🇰🇿 жеткізу

🇬🇪 გადაცემა

🇦🇿 ötürmək

🇲🇽 transmitir

Etymology

The word 'convey' originated from Old French 'conveier', which came from Latin 'convehere', meaning 'to bring together'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include both the physical act of transporting something and the figurative act of communicating a message. The word has been in use since the 14th century.

See also: conveyable, conveyance, conveyancing, conveyer, conveying, conveyor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,327, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.