con-

together, with; sometimes thoroughly

Forms

con-
com- — Used before certain consonants, especially b, p, and m.
col- — The final consonant changed before l.
cor- — The final consonant changed before r.
co- — The final consonant was lost in some combinations.

Origin

From Latin cum, “with,” and an older form com-.

Note

Togetherness could extend to completeness. Not every word containing this prefix retains an obvious “with” meaning.

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verb

convey

kun-VAY/kənˈveɪ/

To transfer something from one place or person to another.

The conveyor belt conveys sealed parcels from one worker to another.

A conveyor belt carries plain sealed parcels from worker at left to waiting worker at right, clear transport of objects; compact isolated belt and hands.

Etymology

conLatintogether, with; sometimes thoroughly

+veyLatinway or road

“With” and “road” underlie the idea of accompanying someone on the way. Accompanying or escorting developed into carrying and transporting, then into transmitting a message or meaning to another person.

In context

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when we indicate it like this we intend to convey the message that all five carbon atoms interacting with metal atom.

Mod-06 Lec-26 η6 arene Metal complexes

More examples

These pipes convey water from the tank to the garden.
Her warm smile conveys her gratitude.
The deed conveys ownership of the house to his daughter.

Forms

convey · conveys · conveyed · conveying

conveyance noun — The act of transporting or transferring something.

conveyor noun — A device that moves materials between places.

Similar words

transport: Emphasizes physical movement of people or goods between places.
transfer: Emphasizes changing location, possession, or control rather than transportation.
communicate: Specifically means making information, thoughts, or feelings known to others.