Convey
Convey verb - To cause (something) to pass from one to another.
Work
Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- She slowly becomes increasingly capable at humor, although her capability to convey sarcasm through tone of voice takes a bit more work.
Source: Cannot Convey Sarcasm -
This is meant to convey the idea that EXALT agents are embedded in regular society and work normal day jobs yet ready to move out and engage XCOM at a moment's notice.
Source: The Men in Black -
They're used to convey his emotions, since he has no other facial features to do so with — and they work surprisingly well.
Source: Big Ol' Eyebrows
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Work and Convey. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/convey/work
Convey & Work. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/convey/work>.
Work or Convey. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/convey/work.
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