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View usage for: (mesɪdʒ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense messages, present participle messaging, past tense, past participle messaged1. countable nounA message is a piece of information or a request that you send to someone or leave for them when you cannot speak to them directly. I got a message you were trying to reach me. Would you like to leave a message? A message recorded by the President was broadcast to U.S. troops around the world. Synonyms: communication, note, bulletin, word More Synonyms of message 2. countable noun [usually singular]The message that someone is trying to communicate, for example in a book or play, is the idea or point that they are trying to communicate. The report's message was unequivocal. I no longer want to stay friendly with her but I don't know how to get the messageacross. I think they got the message that this is wrong. Synonyms: point, meaning, idea, moral More Synonyms of message 3. verbIf you message someone, you send them a message electronically using a computer or another device such as a mobile phone. People who message a lot feel unpopular if they don't get many back. [VERB] She messaged him saying she wished they were together. [VERB noun] Synonyms: text, send, communicate, email or e-mail More Synonyms of message More Synonyms of message message in British English (ˈmɛsɪdʒ) noun1. a communication, usually brief, from one person or group to another 2. an implicit meaning or moral, as in a work of art 4. an inspired communication of a prophet or religious leader 6. (plural) Scottish shopping going for the messages 7. get the message verb (transitive)8. to send as a message, esp to signal (a plan, etc) 9. (transitive) to send a message to (someone) Word origin C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin missāticum (unattested) something sent, from Latin missus, past participle of mittere to send message in American English (ˈmɛsɪdʒ) noun1. a communication passed or sent by speech, in writing, by signals, etc. 2. a formal, official communication the President's message to Congress 3. a. an inspired communication, as of a prophet or philosopher b. the chief idea or theme that an artist, writer, etc. seeks to communicate in a work 4. Archaic the errand or function of a messenger verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈmessaged or ˈmessaging6. to send (as) a message Idioms: get the message send a message Word origin OFr < ML missaticum < pp. of L mittere, to send: see mission COBUILD Collocationsmessage abusive message blunt message carry a message contradictory message convey a message cryptic message defiant message delete the message exchange messages farewell message flirty message gospel message hear the message hidden message important message key message offensive message picture message positive message post a message powerful message preach a message radio message reinforce the message stark message strong message the message is clear the message is simple transmit messages underlying message upbeat message video message write a message wrong message Examples of 'message' in a sentencemessage What are the obstacles in getting a cultural message out?For health organisations it can also deliver staff and incident emergency messages over mobile devices.The message came back that he should indeed announce a delay.We used to follow strangers down the street and leave messages in the cracks of walls.There were messages on his phone from two footballing figures which stood out.It said the ads had a serious message about getting people home safe.Taking him back into politics will send the message that any traitor and war criminal can be a politician.One text asked if she had deleted the messages yet and another text said co-workers were whispering about them.The message of these books is, and always has been, positive.Visitors are invited to view the page and leave their own messages of condolence.We will target those groups with messages of support.The volunteers could not send the message directly unless they knew the recipient personally.Your friends will soon get the message.This is where explicit images are sent by text message from one mobile phone to another.Then my manager comes back with the message.They send and receive messages that control the entire organism of the body.Our poll shows all four party leaders have a message that chimes with voters.Otherwise he aims to broadcast a special message via video link.They kept ringing the phone and putting messages through the door.In the book the message is different.The nomads who lived in this harsh land wove no moral message into the landscape.Often that means holding back a stellar illustration for another message.There is no implicit political message in this.The phone goes to voicemail and he leaves a message.The group spreads its message through a secretive network of small groups.When you talk about money and property you get your message across.These come via mobile phone text messages.Advertising aimed at mobile devices swelled as advertisers looked to pipe their messages directly into the pockets of consumers. In other languagesmessage British English: message / ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ NOUN A message is a piece of information or a request that you send to someone or leave for them when you cannot speak to them directly. I got a message you were trying to reach me. - American English: message
- Arabic: رِسَالَةٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: mensagem
- Chinese: 讯息
- Croatian: poruka
- Czech: vzkaz
- Danish: besked
- Dutch: bericht
- European Spanish: mensaje
- Finnish: viesti
- French: message
- German: Botschaft Mitteilung
- Greek: μήνυμα
- Italian: messaggio
- Japanese: 伝言
- Korean: 메시지
- Norwegian: melding
- Polish: wiadomość
- European Portuguese: mensagem
- Romanian: mesaj
- Russian: сообщение
- Latin American Spanish: mensaje
- Swedish: meddelande
- Thai: ข่าวสาร
- Turkish: mesaj
- Ukrainian: повідомлення
- Vietnamese: thông điệp
British English: message VERB If you message someone, you send them a message electronically using a computer or another device such as a mobile phone. People who message a lot feel unpopular if they don't get many back. She had messaged her agent. - American English: message
- Brazilian Portuguese: enviar uma mensagem por computador ou telefone
- Chinese: 发短信
- European Spanish: enviar un mensaje de texto
- French: envoyer des SMS
- German: eine Nachricht versenden
- Italian: mandare un messaggino a
- Japanese: メッセージを送る
- Korean: 전자통신을 하다
- European Portuguese: enviar uma mensagem por computador ou telefone
- Latin American Spanish: enviar un mensaje de texto
Chinese translation of 'message' n (c) - (to sb)
消息 (xiāoxi) (条(條), tiáo) - (= meaning) [of play, book etc]
主旨 (zhǔzhǐ) to leave (sb) a message (给(給)某人)留个(個)信 ((gěi mǒurén) liú gè xìn) to get the message (inf) 领(領)会(會) (lǐnghuì) to get the/one's message across 使人理解这(這)个(個)/自己的意思 (shǐ rén lǐjiě zhège/zìjǐ de yìsi)
vt - (on Facebook)
发消息 (fā xiāoxi)
All related terms of 'message'Definition a communication from one person or group to another Would you like to leave a message? Synonyms communiqué tidings email or e-mail text or text message SMS IMS MSG (textmessaging) tweet mention or @mention Definition an implicit meaning or moral, as in a work of art The report's message was unequivocal. (Scottish) I was employed to run messages for him in 1957. Synonyms text send email or e-mail SMS IM or instant message DM or direct message poke tweet chat (computing) Additional synonymsDefinition an official statement on a matter of public interest the early morning news bulletin Synonyms report, account, statement, message, communication, announcement, dispatch, communiqué, notification, news flash Definition a duty given to a person or group to perform She approached me with a commission to write the screen play for the film. Synonyms duty, authority, trust, charge, task, function, mission, employment, appointment, warrant, mandate, errandDefinition to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means My natural mother has never communicated with me.They communicated in sign language. Synonyms contact, talk, speak, phone, correspond, make contact, be in touch, ring up (informal, British), be in contact, get in contact, email or e-mail, text, message Additional synonymsDefinition a report sent to a newspaper by a correspondent this dispatch from our West Africa correspondent Synonyms message, news, report, story, letter, account, piece, item, document, communication, instruction, bulletin, communiqué, missiveDefinition meaning I have already spoken about the import of his speech. Synonyms meaning, implication, significance, sense, message, bearing, intention, explanation, substance, drift, interpretation, thrust, purport, upshot, gist, signification their first public intimation of how they will spend the budget Synonyms announcement, notice, communication, declarationDefinition a piece of work Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness. Synonyms task, concern, duty, charge, work, business, role, operation, affair, responsibility, function, contribution, venture, enterprise, undertaking, pursuit, assignment, stint, chore, errandDefinition a written or printed message, usually enclosed in an envelope and sent by post I had received a letter from a very close friend. Synonyms message, line, answer, note, reply, communication, dispatch, acknowledgment, billet (archaic), missive, epistle, email or e-mail Definition the sense or significance of a word, sentence, or symbol I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings. Synonyms significance, message, explanation, substance, value, import, implication, drift, interpretation, essence, purport, connotation, upshot, gist, signification A leaked memo to managers identified a dozen danger spots. Synonyms memorandum, minute, note, message, communication, reminder, jotting, email or e-mail Definition a note of things to be remembered He sent a memorandum to the members of the board. Synonyms note, minute, message, communication, reminder, memo, jotting, email or e-mail Definition a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people the most crucial stage of his latest peace mission Synonyms assignment, job, labour, operation, work, commission, trip, message (Scottish), task, undertaking, expedition, chore, errandDefinition a formal or official letter the customary missive from your mother Synonyms letter, report, note, message, communication, dispatch, memorandum, epistleAdditional synonymsDefinition a lesson about right or wrong behaviour that is shown in a fable or event The moral of the story is, let the buyer beware. Synonyms lesson, meaning, point, message, teaching, import, significance, preceptDefinition a brief informal letter Stevens wrote him a note asking him to come to his apartment. Synonyms message, letter, communication, memo, memorandum, epistle, email or e-mail, textDefinition advance notification of something such as intention to end a contract of employment Unions are requested to give seven days' notice of industrial action. Synonyms notification, warning, advice, intimation, news, communication, intelligence, announcement, instruction, advance warning, wake-up call, heads up (US, Canadian) Definition meaning or significance The purport of his speech was obvious. Synonyms significance, meaning, idea, sense, bearing, spirit, import, implication, tendency, drift, tenor, gistDefinition a specific piece of work required to be done He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news. Synonyms job, duty, assignment, work, business, charge, labour, exercise, mission, employment, enterprise, undertaking, occupation, chore, toilDefinition the main idea or topic in a discussion or lecture The novel's central theme is obsession. Synonyms subject, idea, topic, matter, argument, text, burden, essence, thesis, subject matter, keynote, gist, through-line (Australian, US, Canadian) Definition news or information There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack. Synonyms message, news, latest (informal), report, information, account, notice, advice, communication, intelligence, bulletin, dispatch, gen (British, informal), communiqué, intimation, tidings, heads up (US, Canadian) |