message
UK: ˈmesɪdʒ | US: ˈmesɪdʒ
n. a piece of written or spoken information sent from one person to another
n. an underlying theme or idea in a work of art or communication
vt. to send a message to someone
The word "message" traces back to Latin mittere ("to send"), which evolved into Old French message (a sending or communication). The mess- root preserves the core idea of transmission, while -age turns it into a noun denoting the act or result of sending. This reflects the word’s journey from a verb-like action to a concrete noun in English.
She left a message on his voicemail.
The film carries a powerful message about resilience.
He messaged his colleague to confirm the meeting time.
The ancient scroll contained a hidden message.
Protesters used banners to spread their message.