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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She rejected Washington's attempts to deny or challenge the North's status as a nuclear power, saying it "carries no legal force".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

This is the level of importance that he carries for England.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In an age of artificial intelligence, which voice of authority carries more weight?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

For queer people, coming out carries precisely that weight.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Sneaky gets the school lunch, but he also carries a lunch pack with him, which is always stuffed with candy.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist