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To have in possession
“She was said to carry twins at the time of the incident.”
To lift or support the weight of (someone or something)
“He would carry the large sack of potatoes on his back.”
To move (someone or something) from one place to another
“There just weren't enough ships to carry everyone to their preferred destinations.”
To persuade (others) to support one's policy
“He lost, failing even to carry the voters who elected him twice as mayor.”
To support the weight of
“The bridge was built to carry heavy loads.”
To stand and move in a specified way
“Equally important is how staff carry themselves, their posture, and how they groom themselves.”
To be known or marked by
“The trains, which all carry the name Thameslink Cityflier, were expected to offer a full service by today.”
To have as a feature or consequence
“The crime of espionage will carry with it the death penalty.”
(of a shop) To keep a regular stock of (goods for sale)
“The grocery stores should carry everything you need for your carrot cake.”
To spread over a wide area or from one person to another
“Check for ticks often, because they carry several harmful diseases.”
To approve (a proposed measure) by a majority of votes
“The motion that all negotiations be broken off was carried with nine votes for and three against.”
(of a sound or voice) To travel a certain distance or reach a specified point
“The General's booming voice would carry to the far reaches of the base.”
To assume or accept (responsibility or blame)
“The people who carry the biggest responsibility should receive the largest remuneration.”
To gain (a state or district) in an election
“This will not help the president carry the state in the general election.”
(media) To publish or broadcast
“Networks that carry investigative programs should be given more leeway to pursue stories at different levels.”
To receive as a return for effort
“The film would carry off the award for Best Picture of the Year.”
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