Convoyed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkän-ˌvȯi/ con·voy

Meaning & Definition of Convoyed

Convoyed (verb)

  1. accompany; especially, to escort for protection

Convoyed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

    "will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone"

    similar: accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, escorted, saw, squired
    related: walked, associated, consorted, palled (around), teamed (up), defended, guarded, protected, brought, conducted, guided, led, piloted, steered, ushered, followed, shadowed, tagged, tagged along, tailed, hovered (over), hung (around)
    near: abandoned, deserted, ditched, dumped, forsook

Related Entry: Convoy (verb)

Convoy is a different word from Convoyed. The synonyms below are for convoy, not for convoyed.

  1. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

    "will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone"

    similar: accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, escort, see, squire
    related: walk, associate, consort, pal (around), team (up), defend, guard, protect, bring, conduct, guide, lead, pilot, steer, usher, follow, shadow, tag, tag along, tail, hang (around), hover (over)
    near: abandon, desert, ditch, dump, forsake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convoyed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convoyed:

accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, escorted, saw, squired

Related Words for Convoyed

walked, associated, consorted, palled (around), teamed (up), defended, guarded, protected, brought, conducted, guided, led, piloted, steered, ushered, followed, shadowed, tagged, tagged along, tailed, hovered (over), hung (around)

Near Antonyms of Convoyed

abandoned, deserted, ditched, dumped, forsook

Word Forms of Convoyed

Inflections: convoying, convoys

Origin & Etymology of Convoyed

Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare convey

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Convoyed

What does "Convoyed" mean?

"Convoyed" means accompany; especially, to escort for protection. As a verb, it is defined as: accompany; especially, to escort for protection.

What is another word for "Convoyed"?

Other words for "Convoyed" include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, escorted, saw and squired. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convoyed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convoyed"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convoyed". Common alternatives include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, escorted, saw and squired.

How do you use "Convoyed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convoyed" in a sentence: "will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone".

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

"Convoyed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Convoyed"?

"Convoyed" is pronounced /ˈkän-ˌvȯi/ and divided into syllables as con·voy.

What is the origin of the word "Convoyed"?

"Convoyed" comes from Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare convey. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Convoyed" meaning "to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship"?

When "Convoyed" (verb) means to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship, synonyms include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned and escorted.