convey
To carry something somewhere, or to make a feeling or idea known.
convey in a sentence
- Her huge grin conveyed exactly how happy she was without a single word.
- Old stone pipes convey water from the hilltop spring down to every tap in the village.
Words that mean something similar
show, express, communicate
More words about speech & sound
- curt: Using so few words that you seem rude.
- din: A loud, unpleasant noise that goes on for a long time.
- disclose: To make known something that was secret or hidden.
- dispute: A disagreement or argument between people.
- divulge: To tell someone a secret.
- eloquent: Able to speak clearly and beautifully so people want to listen.
- emphasise: To give special importance to something you say or write.
- exaggerate: To make something sound bigger, better or worse than it really is.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test