General carrying:
* Transport: This is the most general term and can refer to moving something from one place to another, regardless of the method.
* Convey: This implies a more careful or deliberate movement, often with the intention of sharing or transferring something.
* Carry: This is a very broad term that can refer to carrying something physically or figuratively.
* Bear: This implies carrying something heavy or difficult.
Specific carrying:
* Ferry: This refers to carrying something across a body of water.
* Bridge: This can refer to physically carrying something over a gap, but can also be used metaphorically to suggest bridging a gap between two things.
* Transfer: This implies moving something from one place to another, especially in a formal or organized way.
Figurative meanings:
* Communicate: To convey a message, idea, or feeling.
* Translate: To convert something from one language to another.
* Extend: To reach across a gap or obstacle.
To get the most accurate word, consider the following:
* What is being carried? (e.g., a physical object, a message, an idea)
* How is it being carried? (e.g., by hand, by vehicle, by air)
* Where is it being carried? (e.g., across a room, across a river, across a gap)
For example, if you're talking about carrying a message across a crowd, "communicate" might be the best word. If you're talking about carrying a package across a river, "ferry" would be more appropriate.
Let me know if you can provide more context about the specific situation you're trying to describe, and I can help you choose the best word!