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convey

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //kənˈveɪ// UK //kənvˈeɪ// con·vey Archaic General-service

v. to communicate a message, a feeling, or an idea so that other people understand it. You use this when you want to show how information travels from one person to another.

v. to communicate or transmit a message, idea, or emotion; to make something known or understandable. In legal contexts, it refers to the formal transfer of property or title from one party to another.


SIMPLE

The artist uses bright colors to convey a sense of joy.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager sent a short email to convey the new office rules to the entire staff.

COMPLEX

While the author never explicitly states her political views, the subtle imagery in the final chapters serves to convey a deep skepticism toward industrial progress.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. When used for communication, it often takes the preposition 'to' before the recipient.

Pitfall

convey about the messageconvey the messageConvey is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before its direct object.

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