Convey Definition & Meaning
convey
- verb
- make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the message to me"
- serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger"
- transfer to another; "communicate a disease"
- transmit a title or property
- transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat"
- take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; "Bring me the box from the other room"; "Take these letters to the boss"; "This brings me to the main point"
- go or come after and bring or take back; "Get me those books over there, please"; "Could you bring the wine?"; "The dog fetched the hat"
"Convey" in song lyrics
See how convey is used in real songs:
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"Until the day my words no longer convey"
Akir — Rites of Passage -
"In sucker love they tell they homie put the stick away, let me convey"
Bizzy Bone — Carry My Baby -
"non realty seller shall convey"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with convey
Usage tips for "convey"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "convey" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for convey to find words that pair well.