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Antonyms for convey

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuhn-vey
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈveɪ


Definition of convey

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to go along with;" late 14c., "to carry, transport;" from Anglo-French conveier, from Old French convoier "to escort" (Modern French convoyer), from Vulgar Latin *conviare "to accompany on the way," from Latin com- "together" (see com-) + via "way, road" (see via). It was a euphemism for "steal" 15c.-17c., which helped broaden its meaning. Related: Conveyed; conveying.
  • verb transport
  • verb express message
Example sentences :
  • But the voice from behind the door was not a servant's, nor did it convey the intelligence we all awaited.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • We can convey the intelligence of your mischance to her: the porter will befriend you.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Mr Pancks answered, with an unction which there is no language to convey, 'We rather think so.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • It is there not so much to convey a meaning as to wake a meaning.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • When I have no events to relate, still I must write to convey to you my sentiments.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It is useless to attempt to convey the impression of my misery.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • But with what truthful yet reticent words can I convey the facts of Charley's case?
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • My blood was in a cold boil—if the phrase can convey an idea.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • Candidly, he was attempting to convey the impression that I had taken a drop too much.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But the visitor could not convey celestial realities to terrene minds.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby

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