convey

CEFRC1

/kənˈveɪ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To communicate an idea, feeling, or message.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To communicate; to make known; to portray.

Examples

  • Colours like red convey a sense of energy and strength.

  • It is difficult to convey the meaning exactly.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To take or carry (someone) from one place to another.

  2. To move (something) from one place to another.

  3. To transfer legal rights (to).

More examples

In context

  • Buses, trains and planes convey passengers.

  • Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe.

  • He conveyed ownership of the company to his daughter.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English conveien, from Old French conveier (French convoyer), from Vulgar Latin *convio, from Classical Latin via (“way”). Compare convoy.