Synonyms for

Convey

Verb / kʌˈnveɪ / Another word for convey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to communicate or express something, or to transport goods or people from one place to another

Synonyms & similar words

transmit express carry conduct channel fetch bring get take takeaway communicate impart communicate express transmit transfer carry transport deliver take impart relay bring send bear haul cart move shift usher

Synonyms by register

Formal

communicate impart transmit articulate

Informal

tell say get across put across

Literary

betray disclose utter

Antonyms

withhold conceal hide suppress keep retain

Common collocations

  • convey a message
  • convey information
  • convey feelings
  • convey meaning
  • convey an impression
  • convey a sense
  • convey property

Word family

noun conveyance
verb convey
adjective conveyable

Usage note

Often used to describe the act of communicating abstract ideas, feelings, or information. Be mindful of the context; 'convey' is generally more formal than 'tell'.

Example sentences

  1. I will convey my feelings to my teacher.
  2. The train will convey us to the city.
  3. He used gestures to convey his message.
  4. The conveyor belt conveyed the packages to the other side.
  5. The email will convey the information to everyone.

Quotes

  • Words are but the signs of ideas.
  • Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.
  • The art of communication is the language of leadership.

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