carries

VERB

transport physical object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear bring ferry give haul hoist import lift lug move pack remove take tote transfer transmit

STRONG

backpack cart channel conduct convey convoy displace fetch freight funnel heft pipe portage relay relocate shift shoulder sustain transplant truck waft

WEAK

schlepp traject

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid dodge drop fix hold keep lower maintain receive refuse remain shun stay stop

STRONG

leave

WEAK

fail lose

VERB

win; accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive get move

STRONG

affect capture effect gain impel impress influence inspire prevail secure spur strike sway touch urge

WEAK

be victorious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade stop

STRONG

forfeit let go lose miss neglect

WEAK

fail

VERB

broadcast electronically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

air bear display give offer publish release send transfer transport

STRONG

communicate conduct convey disseminate relay

WEAK

pass on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide hold keep refuse take withhold

WEAK

fail lose

Example Sentences

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Also at risk is the Strait of Malacca, which connects the South China Sea with India and carries roughly 25% of global trade.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

That philosophy carries into his curation of collaborators.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This area usually carries more weight than the outer side, making it a common site for knee osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Some elderly residents are bedridden and get no water unless a neighbour carries it up several flights in the dark.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In his arms, he carries a very old Torah scroll, the simple fabric of its cover threadbare and torn.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman