v · neutral
convey
/kənˈveɪ/con·VEY
Band 7+task2task1
To communicate or make known (an idea, feeling, or information) to someone
Examples
“In your introduction, convey your main argument clearly.”
“The graph conveys the rapid rise in urban population.”
“Her tone conveyed disappointment even though her words did not say so.”
Band 8 sentence
“The report conveys the urgency of the problem by combining statistical evidence with personal testimonies.”
Collocations
- convey a message/idea
- clearly convey
- convey information/data
Word family
conveyance nconveyor n (máy/ người vận chuyển)
Common mistakes
use 'convey' only for physical transport (like carrying)→use 'convey' mainly for ideas, feelings, information in academic writing
Say it for a higher band
5show→6demonstrate→7+convey
Synonyms
communicate
express
Easily confused
convey vs express
“She expressed her opinion clearly, and her tone conveyed urgency.”
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