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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) she just kept running from home. - Maybe she can UBER. - I seriously believe that we can go home now. Did I mistakenly convey this is a democracy? We are not going until she gets picked up. The car broke down. I'm just gonna take the bus. You're not taking a bus, I'll drive you home. (..)
    2016 Split
  • (..) to honor the Vulcan way. Why did you come before this council today? Was it to satisfy your emotional need to rebel? The only emotion I wish to convey is gratitude. Thank you, ministers, for your consideration. Live long and prosper. - Hi. (..)
    2009 Star Trek
  • (..) Are you gonna cut her meat for her, too, Cal ? Hey, who thought of the name ''Titanic'' ? Was it you, Bruce ? Yes, actually. l wanted to convey sheer size, and the size means stability,... ..luxury, and, above all, strength. Do you know of Dr Freud, Mr lsmay ? His ideas about male preoccupation (..)
    1997 Titanic