carries
Translation
to carry, to transport, to hold, to stock
Examples
He carries a heavy backpack.
He carries a heavy rucksack.
The store carries many kinds of cheese.
The shop stocks many kinds of cheese.
A mosquito carries the virus.
A mosquito carries the virus.
The sound of her voice carries well.
The sound of her voice carries well.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) carries ((sth.)) to support and move sth. He carries a bag.
((a store)) carries ((a product)) to have sth. available for sale This shop carries that brand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transport, bear, convey, hold
Etymology
From Old Norman French 'carier' (to cart), from Latin 'carrus' (wagon).
Memory Tips
A 'car' carries people. The verb 'to carry' means to move something from one place to another.