As it is used in line 54, "convey" most nearly means
A
Transport
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B
Counteract
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C
Exchange
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D
Communicate
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Solution
The correct option is D Communicate The author says that gift-giver assumes that the more expensive the gift, the stronger will be the gift-recipients feelings of appreciation. Line 54 says - "Perhaps givers believe that bigger (i.e., more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration". 'Convey' here is used to mean communicate or express a thought or an idea.