Convey — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kən-ˈvā/ con·vey

Meaning & Definition of Convey

Convey (verb)

  1. to bear from one place to another; especially, to move in a continuous stream or mass
  2. to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance
  3. to transfer or deliver (something, such as property or property rights) to another especially by a writing (such as a deed or will)

Convey (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause (something) to pass from one to another

    "intends to personally convey the message to the governor"

    similar: communicate, conduct, give, impart, spread, transfer, transfuse, transmit
    related: deliver, hand over, surrender, turn over, broadcast, diffuse, disseminate, propagate, hand down, hand on, contaminate, infect, poison
    near: catch, come down (with), contract

  2. to support and take from one place to another

    "conveying a package to his grandmother for his parents"

    similar: bear, carry, cart, ferry, haul, lug, pack, tote, transport
    related: deliver, hand over, transfer, forward, send, ship, transmit, bring, fetch, take, move, remove, shift

  3. to give over the legal possession or ownership of

    "upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity"

    similar: alien, alienate, assign, cede, deed, make over, transfer, dispose of
    related: bequeath, hand down, leave, pass (down), will, bestow, commend, commit, confer, contribute, deliver, donate, grant, hand over, move, pass, present, release, relinquish, surrender, transmit, turn in, turn over, vest, yield, consign, entrust, trust, lease, lend, let (chiefly British), loan, rent
    near: expropriate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convey

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convey:

communicate, conduct, give, impart, spread, transfer, transfuse, transmit, bear, carry, cart, ferry, haul, lug, pack, tote, transport, alien, alienate, assign, cede, deed, make over, dispose of

Related Words for Convey

deliver, hand over, surrender, turn over, broadcast, diffuse, disseminate, propagate, hand down, hand on, contaminate, infect, poison, forward, send, ship, bring, fetch, take, move, remove, shift, bequeath, leave, pass (down), will, bestow, commend, commit, confer

Near Antonyms of Convey

catch, come down (with), contract, expropriate

Word Forms of Convey

Inflections: conveyed, conveying

Origin & Etymology of Convey

Middle English, from Anglo-French conveer to accompany, escort, from Vulgar Latin *conviare, from Latin com- + via way way

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Convey

Frequently Asked Questions about Convey

What does "Convey" mean?

"Convey" means to bear from one place to another; especially, to move in a continuous stream or mass. As a verb, it is defined as: to bear from one place to another; especially, to move in a continuous stream or mass. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Convey"?

Other words for "Convey" include communicate, conduct, give, impart, spread, transfer, transfuse and transmit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convey" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convey"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convey". Common alternatives include communicate, conduct, give, impart, spread, transfer, transfuse, transmit, bear and carry.

How do you use "Convey" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convey" in a sentence: "intends to personally convey the message to the governor"; "conveying a package to his grandmother for his parents"; "upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity".

Is "Convey" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Convey" is a verb.

Is "Convey" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Convey" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Convey"?

"Convey" is pronounced /kən-ˈvā/ and divided into syllables as con·vey.

What is the origin of the word "Convey"?

"Convey" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French conveer to accompany, escort, from Vulgar Latin *conviare, from Latin com- + via way way. First known use: 14th century.