conveycon‧vey /kənˈveɪ/ ●○○ verb [transitive] 
Word Origin Examples
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram. Ads convey the message that thin is beautiful. He was sent to convey a message to the UN Secretary General.convey something to somebody I want to convey to children that reading is one of life’s greatest treats.convey a sense/an impression/an idea etc You don’t want to convey the impression that there’s anything illegal going on.2formal to take or carry something from one place to another: Your luggage will be conveyed to the hotel by taxi.3 law to legally change the possession of property from one person to anotherCOLLOCATIONSnounsconvey information· Your movements also convey information to people.convey a message (=express an important idea – used about books, films, art etc)· Do you think the poem conveys a message about society?convey a sense/an impression of something· The music conveys a senses of sadness and despair.convey an idea· Art can be used to convey an idea.convey an image· At an interview, make sure your clothes convey the right image.convey a feeling· How could he convey his feelings for her?convey meaning· Children sometimes find it easier to use pictures to convey meaning, rather than words.adverbsclearly convey something· His tone of voice clearly conveyed his disgust.adequately convey something· The words did not adequately convey how strongly she felt.effectively convey something· The novel effectively conveys some of the country’s problems.
Word OriginWORD ORIGINconvey
Verb TableOrigin:
1300-1400 Old French conveier ‘to go with someone to a place’, from Vulgar Latin conviare, from Latin com- ( ➔ COM-) + via ‘way’VERB TABLE
convey
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | convey |
| he, she, it | conveys | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | conveyed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have conveyed |
| he, she, it | has conveyed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had conveyed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will convey |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have conveyed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am conveying |
| he, she, it | is conveying | |
| you, we, they | are conveying | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was conveying |
| you, we, they | were conveying | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been conveying |
| he, she, it | has been conveying | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been conveying |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be conveying |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been conveying |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- A crack had developed in one of the main cooling pipes which are used to convey water.
- Her blond hair and blue eyes convey her Swedish origins.
- His office conveyed an impression of efficiency and seriousness.
- His tone conveyed an unmistakable warning.
- I tried to convey my sympathy by touching her hand.
- The blood is conveyed to the heart from the veins.
- The guard was charged with conveying drugs to a prison inmate.
- Even his description of Oswiu's overlordship in Britain may convey an inflated impression of military activity under Oswiu.
- How to convey the battle scene posed a problem.
- I suggest that these parents look long and hard at the messages they have been inadvertently conveying about reading.
- Instead the class used percussion music to convey the clash between the two armies.
- Just how did they function in conveying meaning?
- Migliore was clearly eager to convey the message that all would now be well, according to Orr.
- The descriptions of weapons, commanders and tactics are much too brief to convey historical competence.
- They may also find one or two of the papers unnecessarily long for the points they convey.
Longman Language Activatorto express what you think or feel► express
Collocations to let someone know what you are thinking or feeling, by using words, by your behaviour or the look on your face, or through art, music, films etc: · Many of his films express the fears and anxieties of the post-war years.express concern/satisfaction/annoyance/sympathy etc: · Parents have expressed concern about the amount of violence in some children's shows.express your feelings: · My grandfather found it hard to express his feelings about the war.express something by/through something: · It is the story of a middle-aged businessman, who starts going to tango lessons, and learns to express himself through dance.· Workers traditionally express their discontent by going on strike.
► convey to express something about what you or other people are feeling or thinking, especially without stating it directly, but using touch, the sound of your voice, the way something looks etc: · His tone conveyed an unmistakable warning.· I tried to convey my sympathy by touching her hand.· His office conveyed an impression of efficiency and seriousness.
► communicate to manage to express what you think or feel with words, movements, or by the way you behave: · Andrea smiled at Jamie, communicating her affection for him with her eyes.communicate something to somebody: · She tried to communicate her fears to her mother.· You can communicate your mood to your baby without realising it.
► say if someone's behaviour, appearance, or something they produce says something, it expresses their feelings, attitudes etc: · This painting says so much in such a simple way.· What do you think the writer is saying in this passage?say it all (=to explain something in a very short form ): · One look said it all -- Richard knew that Sally wouldn't marry him.· When Joshua walked across the room for the first time, the smile on his face said it all.say a lot about (=express something very clearly): · The fact she didn't invite her mother to her wedding says a lot about their relationship.
► get something over British /get something across American to express an idea or feeling to someone, especially something that is difficult to explain, so that they can understand: · I always try to get this idea over to my students.get something over to somebody: · Gina felt trapped and insecure but found it difficult to get this over to her husband.
► put something into words/find the words to say to express your feelings or ideas clearly in words, especially when this is very difficult to do, and you have to try very hard to think of the right words: · She tried to put these feelings into words, but it all came out wrong.· He could not find the words to say that he was leaving.
to take something such as water, electricity, or gas from one place to another► carry · The electricity is carried by means of cables which are up to 30 cm thick.carry something to/from/across etc · The pipelines, which carry oil across Alaska, are designed to withstand extremely low temperatures.· Rivers carry debris out to the sea, and it then settles on the bottom.
► conduct to take heat, electricity, or sound from one place to another through pipes or along wires: · Before Newton, people had great difficulty understanding how any metal could conduct electricity.conduct something from/to/away etc: · Water is used to conduct heat away from the reactor.· Specially treated copper wires conduct the signal from the amplifier to the speakers.
► convey formal to take something such as water, electricity, or gas from one place to another: · A crack had developed in one of the main cooling pipes which are used to convey water.convey something to/from/across etc: · The blood is conveyed to the heart from the veins.
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confirmation hearing, conflict of laws, nounconjugal, adjectiveconsensus ad idem, nounconsent decree, consenting adult, nounconservator, nounconstituted, adjectiveconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nouncontempt, nouncontest, verbcontingency fee, contract of insurance, nouncontract of purchase, nouncontract of service, nouncontravene, verbcontravention, nouncontributory negligence, nounconvey, verbconveyance, nounconveyancing, nounconvict, verbconviction, nouncopyright, nounco-respondent, nouncosignatory, nouncounsel, nouncounty court, nouncourthouse, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbCourt of Appeal, nounCourt of Appeals, nouncourt of inquiry, nouncourt of law, nounCourt of Queen's Bench, nouncourt order, nouncourt reporter, nouncourtroom, nouncramdown, nouncriminal, adjectivecriminal injury, criminalize, verbcriminal law, nouncross-examine, verbCrown Court, nouncurfew, nouncustodial, adjectiveD.A., noundata protection, death sentence, noundeath warrant, noundeclaration of association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, 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nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination,
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYnouns► convey information
1to communicate or express something, with or without using words: · Your movements also convey information to people.
► convey a message (=express an important idea – used about books, films, art etc)· Do you think the poem conveys a message about society?
► convey a sense/an impression of something· The music conveys a senses of sadness and despair.
► convey an idea· Art can be used to convey an idea.
► convey an image· At an interview, make sure your clothes convey the right image.
► convey a feeling· How could he convey his feelings for her?
► convey meaning· Children sometimes find it easier to use pictures to convey meaning, rather than words.
adverbs► clearly convey something· His tone of voice clearly conveyed his disgust.
► adequately convey something· The words did not adequately convey how strongly she felt.
► effectively convey something· The novel effectively conveys some of the country’s problems.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► convey meaning (=express a meaning)· the use of hand signals to convey meaning
► convey a sense of something· We want to convey our sense of excitement to the audience.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► ability· Attainment target 3: A growing ability to construct and convey meaning in written language matching style to audience and purpose.· Films possess the ability to convey both motion and colour.· I am much more concerned at my apparent lack of ability to convey what I mean.
► concern· His photographs and descriptions convey concern for the human suffering resulting from natural disasters.· Clinton routinely dazzled guests with displays of empathy, of listening, of conveying interest and concern, according to witnesses.
► idea· In fact, the sound alone does not convey the full idea, but the context in which it is used.· Of course I have been considering a simplified situation here in order to convey the main ideas.· The decoration on the monument is intended to convey the idea of Leonardo as artist, sculptor, architect and engineer.· Alternatively, it might be said that the talk about words conveying ideas it not to be taken seriously.
► image· Each company sells clothes which have a clear identity allowing the wearer to convey a particular image to the outside world.· The news media, themselves privately owned and controlled, convey an image of society which support dominant class interests.
► impression· Taken at face value the words found sinister and can convey a false impression like some sort of second-rate horror movie.· Even his description of Oswiu's overlordship in Britain may convey an inflated impression of military activity under Oswiu.· It is intended to convey an impression of the main themes at work. 1.· An account which tries to convey the impression that you're not there at all.· The slang term square might convey an impression which includes the suit, crew-cut and tie.· A few instances quickly convey an impression of it.· Some dealers tried to convey the false impression that the two markets were in cahoots.
► information· For example, the days of dull, impenetrable forms that seemed designed to obscure rather than to convey information are passing.· Since contradictions convey absolutely no information, the cosmic bootstrap turns out to be vacuous.· Remember, above all, that the purpose of the document is that is should convey information quickly and clearly.· Use the indicator solution to write short messages to the students conveying information related to classwork.· I convey the further information that with awakening awareness I am stirred to approach, and as I approach awareness quickens.· The value of graphic material is to attract attention and convey information in a summarised form, e.g. cell division.· Tape-slide presentations appear to be a suitable medium for conveying the type of information used in library education.· These cells will convey information about wavelength boundaries that could be used to compute true colour.
► language· Without words, children could not use language to convey their intentions or attitudes to others.· Compared to pidgins, a proper language can convey such complicated concepts using relatively few words.· Even without verbal language, we can convey meaning.· But it isin Between that the function of language to convey meaning is most actively questioned.· He uses the indeterminacy of language to convey, through a single utterance, two very different propositions to the audience.
► meaning· Nurses frequently have difficulty in conveying the exact meaning of messages to patients and relatives.· The rest often consists of sentences to help convey the meaning of those key points and to make the language flow.· Attainment target 3: A growing ability to construct and convey meaning in written language matching style to audience and purpose.· Contrast also grants priority to lexical expressions that conventionally convey a specific meaning.· Choice of words and their arrangement in sentences to convey exact meaning are therefore vital in the activity of communicating.· They must faithfully convey the historian's meaning and still be memorable for you. 3.· Even without verbal language, we can convey meaning.· But it isin Between that the function of language to convey meaning is most actively questioned.
► message· Use the indicator solution to write short messages to the students conveying information related to classwork.· Pictorial representations of women can carry all kinds of subtle hints and messages, can indeed convey a whole world-view of meaning.· She relayed several more messages, conveying by her voice that she thought it was time he appeared in his office.· What was the message they wanted to convey: the full message, exact: that was where she must start.· You need only to look at commercial copy or displays to see how powerfully a type-face complements the message it is conveying.· For example, what messages are we conveying when we separate some children from others?· Have you noticed that you are becoming increasingly aware of people and of the message they are conveying?
► sense· Marchant builds up a factual record of dereliction in Stepney with the intention of conveying a sense of loss.· During the conference it is very useful for the teacher or counselor to convey a sense of positive expectations.· His drawings of it convey the sense of some one singing at his work.· Groping for a name that would properly convey their sense of both awe and relief, Powell decided on Glen Canyon.· I do not wish to convey a sense of complacency.· Even the brush or other instruments could be employed freely, the whole image fabricated to convey a sense of handling.· Now, it is important to say that an intelligent expression of faith will still convey some sense of uncertainty.· Over the years demographers have groped for ways to convey some sense of what this extraordinary growth in human numbers means.
► speaker· Whether or not one hears well the face of the speaker helps to convey their message.· This representation is decoded into a representation of the same message that the speaker originally chose to convey.· The other segment conveys the new information that the speaker wishes to convey to the hearer.
► view· I would be grateful if you could convey these views to the committee which is considering the legislation.· The guardian ad litem is expected to convey the child's views to the court.
► way· The dualist holds that there can be different ways of conveying the same content.· Over the years demographers have groped for ways to convey some sense of what this extraordinary growth in human numbers means.· The way to convey what I actually felt, if I knew what I felt, if I felt anything.· Implication is an indirect way of conveying one's own meaning; inference is a process of discovering a fact outside oneself.· In this way they could convey to one another mental pictures of such objects.
► word· The ordinary communication of words was inadequate to convey all she was feeling, all that she desired.· Choose words which best convey your message to your audience.· It was the talking that did it; how could he make words convey what had happened, what could happen?· Alternatively, it might be said that the talk about words conveying ideas it not to be taken seriously.· But, alas, the printed word can not adequately convey the panting, gasping misery of this particular torment.
VERB► attempt· Unlike the previous two, this film attempts to convey the nature of the fighting within a brief history of the war.· Converse said, attempting to convey zestful satisfaction in his profession.· In the following article he attempts to convey some of his enthusiasm for his pastime.· This chapter will attempt to convey some of our experiences, as well as describing a structured group programme.· We use words to give voice to our thoughts and feelings and to attempt to convey them to other people.· She attempted to convey these to Fabio.
► fail· Yet, Lord Taylor accuses newspapers of slanting accounts of sentences, of failing to convey salient facts.· One thing the advisory teacher had failed to convey was that the syllabus was being covered via these activities.
► help· The rest often consists of sentences to help convey the meaning of those key points and to make the language flow.· Whether or not one hears well the face of the speaker helps to convey their message.
► intend· It should lead us to reflect further on the messages which such behaviour is intended to convey.· The analogy was intended to convey two things.· It is intended to convey an impression of the main themes at work. 1.· Since I haven't, I must intend to convey that Nigel only has fourteen.· Mildly indignant surprise was what she intended to convey, and almost succeeded.· The decoration on the monument is intended to convey the idea of Leonardo as artist, sculptor, architect and engineer.· The religious habit had lost its symbolic value; it no longer conveyed the meaning it was intended to convey.· The Observer said that it had not intended to convey that meaning, and accepted that the allegation was without foundation.
► manage· However, Lucy managed to convey that she intended to stay for several days, or perhaps for even a week.· I managed to convey my gratitude.· With those five words, Lili managed simultaneously to convey exhaustion, indomitable, spirited arrogance, and shocked, virginal modesty.· It was a simple favor Wilson managed to convey.· George manages to convey that the arguments of a man who doesn't know his desert are not to be relied upon.· But Father John McCullagh has managed to convey the same sentiment in a very different way.· The statement is false, terribly so; but it is the impression that most mathematics texts manage to convey.· Taking another glass of champagne, he wondered if he had really managed to convey all that.
► mean· Speech is not an end in itself but is meant to convey something.· It was meant to convey that they had no recognition of the young men in the car, and therefore no interest.· This is meant to convey a sense of security and privacy: the drawbridge is pulled up and the portcullis is dropped.
► try· William Daniell in his Animated Nature of 1807-12 had tried to convey not only background but also atmosphere.· I have tried to convey a pale memory of our meeting, but further than that I can not go.· He tries to convey the humour to Phil, but Phil looks at him sardonically and talks of other things.· He tried to convey the power of the emotion which gripped a man at such a moment.· Muriel did not know precisely what she was trying to convey - more than consolation; nothing she could have explained.· An account which tries to convey the impression that you're not there at all.
► use· Films and video-tapes can be used to convey both motion and colour.· Without words, children could not use language to convey their intentions or attitudes to others.· Different sensory modalities, then, are used to convey different types of message, forming an enormously rich communication network.· Impartiality is a concept which has been used to convey many things.· Royal parents could also use the medium to convey a dynastic message: the ritual role identified the child born to reign.· All I did was to use a term to convey a meaning.· Some students would be interested in the way the medium is used to convey a message.
► want· Dots mime everything they want to convey, with surprising success.· They desperately wanted to convey to us the soulfulness of their jobs.· I have no interest in the psychological interpretation of my sitters, I want to convey their physical appearance.· But they want those accounts to convey the sense that candidates are accessible to voters.· I wanted to convey a similar feeling for our progress toward a complete understanding of the laws that govern the universe.· Christina Rossetti wanted to convey a particular feeling of overwhelming joy.· Yes, you will have something that you want to convey: your theme.· What was the message they wanted to convey: the full message, exact: that was where she must start.
► wish· I do not wish to convey a sense of complacency.· The other segment conveys the new information that the speaker wishes to convey to the hearer.· Delegates said later that the conference had been ambiguous about the message it had wished to convey.· I wish I could convey to you what inspires them to do it.
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram. Ads convey the message that thin is beautiful. He was sent to convey a message to the UN Secretary General.convey something to somebody I want to convey to children that reading is one of life’s greatest treats.convey a sense/an impression/an idea etc You don’t want to convey the impression that there’s anything illegal going on.2formal to take or carry something from one place to another: Your luggage will be conveyed to the hotel by taxi.3 law to legally change the possession of property from one person to anotherCOLLOCATIONSnounsconvey information· Your movements also convey information to people.convey a message (=express an important idea – used about books, films, art etc)· Do you think the poem conveys a message about society?convey a sense/an impression of something· The music conveys a senses of sadness and despair.convey an idea· Art can be used to convey an idea.convey an image· At an interview, make sure your clothes convey the right image.convey a feeling· How could he convey his feelings for her?convey meaning· Children sometimes find it easier to use pictures to convey meaning, rather than words.adverbsclearly convey something· His tone of voice clearly conveyed his disgust.adequately convey something· The words did not adequately convey how strongly she felt.effectively convey something· The novel effectively conveys some of the country’s problems.