Definitions

relay

[ree-ley, ree-ley, ri-ley] / ˈri leɪ, ˈri leɪ, rɪˈleɪ /

VERB

pass on, transmit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadcast carry communicate deliver hand over send turn over

STRONG

spread transfer

WEAK

hand down hand on send forth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep keep quiet receive retain withhold

WEAK

check hold on

Example Sentences

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Olympic track athlete, helping the 4x400 relay team qualify for the finals in Paris.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Gemili reached the semi-finals of the 100m in London and went on to win relay medals at three World Championships.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The 400 meters is his specialty, and he’s scheduled to run in that event along with the school’s 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

She went on to win silver in the inaugural women's pentathlon and bronze in the 4x100m relay at the same Games.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

All four relay team girls ignore me, and I wonder if Carmetta and Maya think I dogged Tyler too.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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