Convey

Pronunciation: /kənˈveɪ/

Definitions of convey

verb to communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another

Example Sentences

A1 She used hand gestures to convey her message to the deaf student.

A2 The artist was able to convey a sense of sadness in his painting.

B1 The teacher tried to convey the importance of studying for the upcoming exam.

B2 The documentary successfully conveyed the harsh realities of climate change.

C1 The author's writing skillfully conveys the complexities of human emotions.

C2 The actor's performance conveyed a deep understanding of the character's motivations.

Examples of convey in a Sentence

formal It is important to convey your ideas clearly in a professional setting.

informal I need to convey this message to my friend before they make a mistake.

slang I gotta convey to my parents that I'm not going out tonight.

figurative The painting conveys a sense of peace and tranquility.

Grammatical Forms of convey

• past tense: conveyed
• plural: conveys
• comparative: more convey
• superlative: most convey
• present tense: conveys
• future tense: will convey
• perfect tense: has conveyed
• continuous tense: is conveying
• singular: conveys
• positive degree: convey
• infinitive: to convey
• gerund: conveying
• participle: conveyed

Origin and Evolution of convey

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'convey' originated from the Latin word 'conveyare', which means 'to carry or transport'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'convey' has evolved to also mean to communicate or express something, in addition to its original meaning of transporting or carrying something.