Synonyms for

Carries

Verb / ˈkæri:z / / ˈkeri:z / Another word for carries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to hold or support something while moving it from one place to another

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Common collocations

  • carries out
  • carries on
  • carries away
  • carries through
  • carries a burden
  • carries the weight
  • carries a tune
  • carries a message

Word family

verb carry
adjective carrying
adverb carryingly

Usage note

The verb 'carries' can have many meanings, from physical transport to abstract concepts like 'carrying out a plan' or 'carrying a disease'. Be mindful of the context to understand the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She carries a basket of fruit to the market every day.
  2. He carries his little sister on his shoulders.
  3. The truck carries heavy logs to the sawmill.
  4. The train carries passengers to different cities.
  5. The air conditioner carries heat out of the room.

Quotes

  • Love is a burden that two hearts willingly carry.
  • A true friend is someone who is there for you when they'd rather be anywhere else.
  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.

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