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message definition

mes·sage (mes′ij)

noun

  1. a communication passed or sent by speech, in writing, by signals, etc.
  2. a formal, official communication the President's message to Congress
    1. an inspired communication, as of a prophet or philosopher
    2. the chief idea or theme that an artist, writer, etc. seeks to communicate in a work
  4. Archaic the errand or function of a messenger
  5. Informal commercial

Etymology: OFr < ML missaticum < pp. of L mittere, to send: see mission

transitive verb, intransitive verb messaged -·saged, messaging -·sag·ing

to send (as) a message
message Idioms

get the message

Informal to understand the implications of a hint, insinuation, etc.

send a message

☆
Informal to convey or communicate one's feelings, desires, etc. in a subtle or indirect manner

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