convey
UK: kənˈveɪ | US: kənˈveɪ
vt. to transport or carry from one place to another
vt. to communicate or make known (ideas, feelings, etc.)
vt. (Law) to transfer legal ownership of property
convey = con<together> + vey<to carry>
- con (Latin cum): Prefix meaning "together" or "with."
- vey (Latin via "way" → Old French veier "to carry"): Root meaning "to transport" or "to lead."
Etymology Origin:
The word convey traces back to Latin convehere ("to carry together"), combining con- (intensifying prefix) and vehere ("to carry"). It entered Middle English via Old French conveier, initially referring to physical transportation (e.g., goods) and later expanding to abstract senses like communication and legal transfer. The evolution reflects a shift from literal movement to metaphorical "carrying" of ideas or rights.
The pipeline conveys water to the arid regions.
Her tone conveyed sadness despite her smile.
The artist’s work conveys a sense of chaos and beauty.
The deed conveys ownership of the land to the buyer.
Words alone cannot fully convey my gratitude.