It is difficult to convey the meaning exactly.
Source: tatoeba (28194)
Convey
/kənˈveɪ/
Synonyms for "convey" (336 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (68)
Verb(26 words)
carrycommunicateconductexpressimpartaccompanyadvectalienatedalienatesarticulatesbornebreathesbringbringsbroughtcarriedcarriescartedcedingchannel
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abalienatealienalienateamortizearticulateassignbarterbearbequeathbreakbreathebroadcastbuckcanalizecarrycartcedechannelchannelizechime
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Noun(17 words)
alieningbarrowsbelt motionbringingbusingcarryingcarrying capacity conceptcartcartingcartschairliftschannelingchauffeurscommunicatingcommunication craftcommunication form stylecommunication preference
Strong matches (100)
Noun(31 words)
coveydeedingdeedsdeliveringdemisesdisease spreaddisplay calmnessdisplay of feelingdraysductductingdutch transportegtkemittingexchangingexpress in component formexpression mediumfeeling qualityferferries
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Verb(19 words)
Adjective(3 words)
earthlier flavorexpressive exerciseexternal feature
Related words (168)
loadlugmakemake knownmake overmanhandlemeannegotiateout withpackpasspass alongpass onpass overphonatephrasepipepour forthpresentproject
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pronounceput acrossput forthput in wordsput throughraiserelegateremiserenderreportroutesaysellsendsend wordset forthsettlesettle onshareshare withsign awaysign oversignalsignifysiphonsoundspeaksurrendertaketellthrow offtotetradetrajecttransfertranslatetransmittransporttrenchturn overutterverbalizevocalizevoicewaftwhiskwhisperwingword
Noun(69 words)
lorriesmass flowmeansmeans of communicationmessagemessagesmore communicatedoutputspassespassingphrase motifpipelinepipespipingportportoportspresent informationpurportsreading understanding
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reassigningrelayrelayingrelaysrepresentingrickshawroutessemaphoringsharing cultureshipshippingshipssignaled intentsignalingsignallingsignalssignifiedsocagespanish articularspeaking scorestretchersurrenderstelegraphstell firsthandtell moundtellingtellstelphertraffictransfer amounttransfer to bigger pottransferringtransferstransittransitstransmitted speedtransmittingtransportingtransportstrolleystruck transporttrucksunword the phraseverbalizingverbally communicatewagonwainwheel turnswishing
Verb(27 words)
mediatedmovepipedportedpropagatespumpedpurportingrecommunicaterelayedsemaphoredshuttledsignalizesignalledsignifiessymbolizetaketoldtotedtransfertransferred
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Determiner(1 words)
more exchange
Adjective(2 words)
purportedunambiguous signal
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: carry, communicate, conduct, express, impart.
- Sentence evidence is available for convey, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "convey".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "convey"
Keep "convey" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "convey" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "convey", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "convey" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesconvey a conceptconvey a messageconvey feelingsconvey ideasconvey informationconvey meaning
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
10 entriesTranslations
46 translations across 28 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- κομίζω verb (to carry)
Arabic
1 entries- نَقَلَ verb (to carry)
Belarusian
2 entries- абве́зці verb (to carry)
- абво́зіць verb (to carry)
Bulgarian
3 entries- нося verb (to carry)
- превозвам verb (to carry)
- прена́сям verb (to carry)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 傳遞 /传递 verb (to carry)
- 輸送 /输送 verb (to carry)
Czech
2 entries- dopravit verb (to carry)
- přepravit verb (to carry)
Dutch
1 entries- overdragen verb (to carry)
Finnish
2 entries- kuljettaa verb (to carry)
- välittää verb (to carry)
French
1 entries- transporter verb (to carry)
Galician
1 entries- transportar verb (to carry)
Georgian
2 entries- გადატანა verb (to carry)
- გადაყვანა verb (to carry)
German
1 entries- befördern verb (to carry)
Hebrew
2 entries- הוביל verb (to carry)
- העביר verb (to carry)
Hungarian
1 entries- szállít verb (to carry)
Irish
1 entries- iompair verb (to carry)
Italian
1 entries- trasportare verb (to carry)
Japanese
2 entries- 運ぶ verb (to carry)
- 運搬する verb (to carry)
Māori
1 entries- whakawhiti verb (to carry)
Polish
2 entries- przewieźć verb (to carry)
- przewozić verb (to carry)
Portuguese
1 entries- transportar verb (to carry)
Romanian
2 entries- căra verb (to carry)
- transporta verb (to carry)
Russian
4 entries- перевезти́ verb (to carry)
- перевози́ть verb (to carry)
- перенести́ verb (to carry)
- переноси́ть verb (to carry)
Sanskrit
1 entries- वहति verb (to carry)
Sicilian
2 entries- purtari verb (to carry)
- traspurtari verb (to carry)
Slovak
2 entries- dopraviť verb (to carry)
- prepraviť verb (to carry)
Spanish
2 entries- transladar verb (to carry)
- trasladar verb (to carry)
Swedish
1 entries- transportera verb (to carry)
Turkish
1 entries- aktarmak verb (to carry)
Sample sentences
28 total sentences available.
Buses, trains and planes convey passengers.
Source: tatoeba (35440)
Words cannot convey my feelings.
Source: tatoeba (239759)
Words cannot convey my true feelings.
Source: tatoeba (239760)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "convey"?
Closest matches include carry, communicate, conduct, express, impart.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "convey"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.