Convey
/kənˈveɪ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to communicate or make known; to express a thought or feeling.
The teacher used charts to convey the complex ideas to the students.
to transport or carry something from one place to another.
The pipeline is designed to convey oil from the field to the refinery.
to transfer ownership of property or rights.
They decided to convey the land to the local government for public use.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'conveier' meaning to 'bring together, transport'
Common Phrases and Expressions
convey a message
to communicate or express a message to someone
convey feelings
to express one's emotions or feelings to others
convey information
to pass information to someone
Related Words
transmit
to send or convey from one person or place to another
communicate
to share or exchange information, news, or ideas
Slang Meanings
to express or communicate informally
He really conveyed his vibe during the meeting.
to pass on a message in a casual way
Can you convey that to him in your own words?