Convey

//kənˈveɪ//

Definitions

1
To move (something) from one place to another.
Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe.
Similar
carry transport port
2
To take or carry (someone) from one place to another.
Convey me to my bed, then to my grave: Love they to live that love and honour have.
3
To communicate; to make known; to portray.
to convey an impression; to convey information
Similar
express send relay

Word Origin

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

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