conveyed: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Formal to Neutral
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What does “conveyed” mean?
To transport or carry something, or to communicate an idea, feeling, or information.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
To transport or carry something, or to communicate an idea, feeling, or information.
To make an idea, feeling, or impression known or understood to someone else, often through indirect means such as tone, imagery, or implication; to transfer legal ownership of property.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal difference in meaning. The legal usage (property transfer) is more common in American English documentation.
Connotations
In both varieties, it carries a formal or official connotation when used for communication, suggesting careful or deliberate transmission.
Frequency
Slightly more frequent in British English in formal writing, but common in both.
Grammar
How to Use “conveyed” in a Sentence
NP __ NP (She conveyed the news to him)NP __ that-clause (He conveyed that he was unhappy)NP __ NP to NP (They conveyed the land to the new owner)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “conveyed” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The solicitor conveyed the client's instructions precisely.
- The report conveyed a sense of urgency about the climate.
- The title was conveyed to the new owner last week.
American English
- The lawyer conveyed the settlement offer to her client.
- His tone conveyed his disappointment clearly.
- The land was conveyed via a quitclaim deed.
adverb
British English
- [Not a standard adverb form]
American English
- [Not a standard adverb form]
adjective
British English
- [Not applicable as past participle. Adjectives derived from verb (e.g., 'conveyed property') are attributive uses of the participle.]
American English
- [Not applicable as past participle. Adjectives derived from verb (e.g., 'conveyed message') are attributive uses of the participle.]
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports and emails: 'The findings were conveyed to the board.'
Academic
Used to describe communication of ideas or results: 'The theory was conveyed through a series of lectures.'
Everyday
Less common; often replaced by 'told,' 'said,' or 'showed.' Used for official news: 'The police conveyed the information to the family.'
Technical
In logistics: 'Goods were conveyed by rail.' In law: 'The estate was conveyed to the heirs.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “conveyed”
Strong
Neutral
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “conveyed”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “conveyed”
- Incorrect preposition: 'conveyed him the message' (correct: 'conveyed the message TO him').
- Overuse in informal contexts where 'said' or 'told' is more natural.
- Spelling: 'convayed' (incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is neutral to formal. In everyday conversation, people often use simpler words like 'told,' 'said,' 'showed,' or 'carried.'
Yes, it is commonly used for communicating feelings or impressions indirectly, e.g., 'Her expression conveyed sadness.'
'Said' is neutral and direct for speech. 'Conveyed' implies a process of transmission, often more deliberate, formal, or involving ensuring understanding, and can be non-verbal.
It is the standard term for the legal act of transferring the title or ownership of property (like a house or land) from one party to another.
To transport or carry something, or to communicate an idea, feeling, or information.
Conveyed: in British English it is pronounced /kənˈveɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /kənˈveɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No strong idioms; the word itself is used literally]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a CONVOY of trucks. They CONVEY (carry) goods. 'Conveyed' is what they did in the past.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMUNICATION IS TRANSPORTATION (Ideas are objects, channels are conduits).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'conveyed' used in its technical legal sense?