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convey

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kənˈveɪ/

KK: /kənˈveɪ/

verb
Definition

To communicate or express something to someone, or to transport something from one place to another.


Example

The teacher used examples to convey the lesson clearly to the students.


Tense Forms

Past: conveyed

Past Participle: conveyed


Conversation
Sloth A
I really want to convey my thoughts on this project to the team.
Sloth B
That's a good idea! Clear communication is key.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think using visuals might help me convey my points better.
Sloth B
Definitely! A good visual can make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
communicate
transmit
transport
Antonyms
withhold
retain
conceal
Root Explanation

Convey → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "vehere" (meaning to carry). The word describes the act of carrying something together or bringing it along to someone else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carrying' ('vehere') something 'together' ('con-') to someone else — that's why convey means to bring or communicate something.

Visually Confused Words
covey
reconvey
preconvey
ovey
misconvey
cove
cony
cone
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