convey

 
Pronunciation: /kənˈveɪ/

verb

  • 1 [with object] transport or carry to a place: pipes were laid to convey water to the house
  • make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable: the real virtues and diversity of America had never been conveyed in the movies [with clause]: it’s impossible to convey how lost I felt
  • communicate (a message or information): Mr Harvey and his daughter have asked me to convey their very kind regards
  • 2 Law transfer the title to (property): no application for registration is required when the property is conveyed following a court order

Derivatives

conveyable

adjective

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'escort'; compare with convoy): from Old French conveier, from medieval Latin conviare, from con- 'together' + Latin via 'way'