convey

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To communicate or make a feeling, idea, or message known.

   I'm here to convey the gratitude of our government.

2. 2
   verb

   To carry or move something from one place to another.

   The pipe conveys water to the houses below.

3. 3
   verb

   To officially transfer legal rights or property to someone.

   He conveyed ownership of the company to his daughter.

From Middle English conveien, from Old French conveier (French convoyer), from Vulgar Latin *convio, from Classical Latin via (“way”). Compare convoy.

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