convey
word
/kənˈveɪ/
kuhn-VAY
/kənvˈeɪ/
kuhn-VAY
Definition
To share or communicate an idea, message, or feeling to someone else. It can also mean to carry or transport something from one place to another.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'show' or 'tell.' Common in writing, presentations, and discussions about communication. Often used with 'convey a message/feeling/idea.' Can refer to physical transport, but that meaning is less common.
Spanish: transmitir - comunicar - expresarPortuguese (BR): transmitir - comunicar - expressarPortuguese (PT): transmitir - comunicar - exprimirChinese (Simplified): 传达 - 表达 - 运输Chinese (Traditional): 傳達 - 表達 - 運送Hindi: व्यक्त करना - पहुँचाना - अभिव्यक्त करनाArabic: ينقل - يعبّر عن - يوصلBengali: প্রকাশ করা - পৌঁছে দেওয়া (বার্তা)Russian: передавать - выражатьJapanese: 伝える - 運ぶVietnamese: truyền đạt - chuyển chởKorean: 전달하다 - 전하다Turkish: iletmek - aktarmakUrdu: پہنچانا - منتقل کرناIndonesian: menyampaikan - mengantarkan
Example Sentences
Please convey my thanks to your family.
basic
Words alone cannot convey how sad I am.
basic
How can I convey this idea clearly to the team?
natural
The bus will convey passengers to the stadium.
natural
She used pictures to convey her feelings.
basic
Body language can convey a lot without a single word.
natural