1
: a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
Please take this message for me to my friend.
2
: a messenger's mission
the girl will go on a message to the shop—
Cahir Healy
Cahir Healy3
: an underlying theme or idea
the message is that it is time to change—The Economist
The Economist
messaged; messaging
: to communicate by message
Synonyms
Examples of message in a Sentence
Noun
Did you get my message?
She has received messages of support from hundreds of people.
I left a message on her answering machine.
He's not here right now. Can I take a message?
I liked the story but I didn't really agree with the book's message.
He believed in the church's message of forgiveness.
Recent Examples on the WebScott Wartman, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2024
Kotb, who turned 60 on Friday, Aug. 9, was treated to a birthday celebration on the Monday, Aug. 12 broadcast of Today with Hoda and Jenna, which included a memorable video message from Bullock.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Amy O'Kruk and Angela Dewan, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
Authorities said George researched the infamous case and used multiple Facebook accounts to message his victims.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Delegates from the Cincinnati region told The Enquirer would head to Chicago to send a message they are unified behind Harris.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2024
Kotb, who turned 60 on Friday, Aug. 9, was treated to a birthday celebration on the Monday, Aug. 12 broadcast of Today with Hoda and Jenna, which included a memorable video message from Bullock.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
Landesman suggests cities expand green spaces, increase shade, provide public cooling stations and improve messaging about the dangers of heat to prevent serious consequences and costs to human health.
—Amy O'Kruk and Angela Dewan, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
Authorities said George researched the infamous case and used multiple Facebook accounts to message his victims.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/message. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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