convey

Definition

  • verb: to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another
  • verb: to bear from one place to another
  • synonyms: transport, lead, transmit

Examples

  • Mere words could not 'convey' his joy. [=he could not express his joy in words]

  • The singer was 'conveyed' from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

  • The painting 'conveys' [='expresses'] a sense/feeling of motion.

Movie quotes

  • (..) We got to give them something, Karen. The whole world is watching us right now. Exactly. We need to alert every one of our embassies to convey to each host nation that the U.S. is on a war footing and now is not the time to test us. Patch me into -hour watch at the Pentagon. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1