Added 1 October 2026
convey
/kənˈveɪ/ verb
In Latin: vectō Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about convey at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To move (something) from one place to another.
Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe.
- To take or carry (someone) from one place to another.
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To communicate; to make known; to portray.
to convey an impression; to convey information
Origin
From Middle English conveien, from Old French conveier (French convoyer), from Vulgar Latin *convio, from Classical Latin via (“way”). Compare convoy.
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