Synonyms for convey

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kuhn-vey

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈveɪ

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Définition 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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