convey — to communicate or express something, with or without using words
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to communicate or express something, with or without using words
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈveɪ/
Korean meaning: 전달하다, 전하다, 표현하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**베이**
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking conveys love better than any words could.
- His emoji choices convey that he's definitely not a millennial.
- The teacher tried to convey the importance of studying, but the students were busy playing games.
convey
VERB//kənˈveɪ//
to communicate or express something, with or without using words
The diplomat tries to convey peace with a single careful gesture across the table.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'conveyer', derived from Latin 'com-' (with, together) and 'via' (way, road). The word originally meant 'to escort' or 'to accompany on a journey' before evolving to mean 'to communicate or express'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking conveys love better than any words could.”
“His emoji choices convey that he's definitely not a millennial.”
“The teacher tried to convey the importance of studying, but the students were busy playing games.”
“The annual report conveys the company's financial performance to shareholders.”
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