convey

One entry found for convey.

Main Entry: con·vey
Pronunciation: k&n-'vA
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): con·veyed; con·vey·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French conveer to accompany, escort, from Vulgar Latin *conviare, from Latin com- + via way -- more at WAY
1 obsolete : LEAD, CONDUCT
2 a : to bear from one place to another; especially : to move in a continuous stream or mass b : to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance <struggling to convey his feelings> c (1) archaic : STEAL (2) obsolete : to carry away secretly d : to transfer or deliver (as property) to another especially by a sealed writing e : to cause to pass from one place or person to another <convey a message>