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The definition of convey is to transport or communicate something.

(verb)

An example of convey is to send a package across the country.
An example of convey is to present a speech that addresses the importance of health care reform.

See convey in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to take from one place to another; transport; carry: a chimney conveys smoke to the outside
to serve as a channel or medium for; transmit
to make known; communicate in words, actions, appearance, etc.
to transfer, as property or title to property, from one person to another
Obsolete
1. to take away secretly
2. to steal

Origin: ME conveien < Anglo-Fr conveier (OFr convoier), to escort, convoy < VL *conviare, to accompany on the way < L com-, together + via, way: see via

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conveyable adjective

See convey in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb con·veyed, con·vey·ing, con·veys

To take or carry from one place to another; transport.
To serve as a medium of transmission for; transmit: wires that convey electricity.
To communicate or make known; impart: “a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension” (Saki).
Law To transfer ownership of or title to.
Archaic To steal.

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Origin: Middle English conveien

Origin: , from Old French conveier

Origin: , from Medieval Latin conviāre, to escort

Origin: : Latin com-, com-

Origin: + via, way; see wegh- in Indo-European roots

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