The difference between Convey and Escort
When used as verbs, convey means to move (something) from one place to another, whereas escort means to attend to in order to guard and protect.
Escort is also noun with the meaning: a group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission.
check bellow for the other definitions of Convey and Escort
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Convey as a verb:
To move (something) from one place to another.
Examples:
"Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe."
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Convey as a verb (dated):
To take or carry (someone) from one place to another.
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Convey as a verb:
To communicate; to make known; to portray.
Examples:
"to convey an impression; to convey information"
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Convey as a verb (legal):
To transfer legal rights (to).
Examples:
"He conveyed ownership of the company to his daughter."
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Convey as a verb (obsolete):
To manage with privacy; to carry out.
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Convey as a verb (obsolete):
To carry or take away secretly; to steal; to thieve.
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Escort as a noun:
A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission.
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Escort as a noun:
An accompanying person in such a group.
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Escort as a noun:
A guard who travels with a dangerous person, such as a criminal, for the protection of others.
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Escort as a noun:
A group of people attending as a mark of respect or honor.
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Escort as a noun:
An accompanying person in a social gathering, etc.
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Escort as a noun:
Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion.
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Escort as a noun (somewhat euphemistic):
A sex worker who does not operate in a brothel, but with whom clients make appointments; a call girl or male equivalent.
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Escort as a verb:
To attend to in order to guard and protect; to accompany as a safeguard; to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to
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Escort as a verb:
To go with someone as a partner, for example on a formal date.