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deliver vs convey

convey vs deliver

deliver and convey both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deliver No No Yes No
convey No No Yes No
As verbs, convey is a hypernym of deliver; that is, convey is a word with a broader meaning than deliver:
  • deliver: bring to a destination, make a delivery
  • convey: go or come after and bring or take back
Other hypernyms of deliver include bring, fetch, get.
deliver (verb) convey (verb)
cause to be born (of information) make known; pass on
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) serve as a means for expressing something
pass down go or come after and bring or take back
utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.) take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
bring to a destination, make a delivery transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball transmit a title or property
to surrender someone or something to another transfer to another
relinquish possession or control over
carry out or perform
hand over to the authorities of another country
free from harm or evil
save from sins
Difference between deliver and convey

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