Convey definition
To serve as a medium of transmission for; transmit.
Wires that convey electricity.
verb
To make known; communicate in words, actions, appearance, etc.
verb
To take from one place to another; transport; carry.
A chimney conveys smoke to the outside.
verb
(law) To transfer ownership of or title to.
verb
To transfer, as property or title to property, from one person to another.
verb
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To communicate or make known; impart.
verb
To take or carry from one place to another; transport.
verb
The definition of convey is to transport or communicate something.
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.
verb
To take away secretly.
verb
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To steal.
verb
To serve as a channel or medium for; transmit.
verb
To transfer or deliver property or the title thereto or a property right by a deed or another written instrument other than a will.
verb
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(archaic) To steal.
verb
Origin of convey
- Middle English conveien from Old French conveier from Medieval Latin conviāre to escort Latin com- com- Latin via way wegh- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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