Convey and Read

Convey

Convey verb - To cause (something) to pass from one to another.

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Read and convey are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Read" instead a verb "Convey".

Read verb - To go over and mentally take in the content of.

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Convey and read are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convey" instead a verb "Read".

people	convey people	read people
way	convey way	read way
story	convey story	read story
language	convey language	read language
Other words: words, information, message, instructions, emotions, thoughts.

The characterizations of the ponies is spot on, beyond my ability to convey in words actually, so it is better read than told.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Doctor Who
Since this would be difficult to convey in a medium where you can't read Katniss' every thought, in the movie Haymitch includes literal notes.

Source: Talking Through Technique
This array is impossible to read or write in two dimensions, needlessly complicated, and likely can't convey the amount of information it's shown to... but it looks awesome.

Source: Rule of Cool

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