message
/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/
noun
- 1
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
“We've just received an urgent message from the President.”
- 2
An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.
“The main message of the novel is that time heals all wounds.”
- 3
(chiefly in the plural) An errand.
- 4
See messages.
verb
- 1
To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
“I messaged her about the concert.”
- 2
To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
“Please message the final report by fax.”
- 3
To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
“The runaway computer program was messaging non-stop.”
- 4
To bear as a message.
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