What Is Another Way to Say “Pass Along”?

Looking for synonyms for pass along? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of other ways to say pass along.

  • Transmit
  • Convey
  • Relay
  • Dispatch
  • Forward
  • Transfer
  • Communicate
  • Circulate
  • Spread
  • Share
  • Propagate
  • Impart
  • Distribute
  • Send on
  • Hand over

Want to learn how to say pass along professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.

1. Transmit

When to use: Use “Transmit” when referring to sending information, signals, or data from one person or place to another.
Example: “Please transmit the financial reports to the accounting department.”

2. Convey

When to use: “Convey” is suitable for situations where information, feelings, or thoughts are made known or understood by others.
Example: “The manager conveyed the client’s feedback to the team.”

3. Relay

When to use: Use “Relay” when referring to passing information or messages from one person or place to another, often through an intermediary.
Example: “I will relay your request to the senior management.”

4. Dispatch

When to use: “Dispatch” is used primarily for sending out goods or documents swiftly.
Example: “The order was dispatched to the customer this morning.”

5. Forward

When to use: Use “Forward” in the context of sending something on to another destination or person, particularly in email or mail.
Example: “Could you forward the email chain to the marketing department?”

6. Transfer

When to use: “Transfer” is appropriate for moving or shifting something from one place, person, or system to another.
Example: “We need to transfer these files to the new database.”

7. Communicate

When to use: Use “Communicate” when sharing or exchanging information, news, or ideas, especially through speaking, writing, or using some other medium.
Example: “The changes in policy were communicated to all employees last week.”

8. Circulate

When to use: “Circulate” is suitable for passing something from person to person or place to place, especially within an organization.
Example: “Please circulate the meeting agenda among the team members.”

9. Spread

When to use: Use “Spread” when distributing or disseminating information widely.
Example: “We need to spread awareness about the new safety protocols.”

10. Share

When to use: “Share” is used for having a portion of something and giving part of it to others.
Example: “Please share the project details with your colleagues.”

11. Propagate

When to use: Use “Propagate” in the context of spreading ideas, information, or rumors widely.
Example: “The research findings were propagated throughout the academic community.”

12. Impart

When to use: “Impart” is suitable for conveying information, wisdom, or knowledge.
Example: “The trainer imparted valuable skills during the workshop.”

13. Distribute

When to use: Use “Distribute” when giving out or supplying something to a number of people.
Example: “The new policy guidelines were distributed to all departments.”

14. Send on

When to use: “Send on” is used for forwarding something to another person or place after receiving it.
Example: “Once you receive the invoice, please send it on to the finance team.”

15. Hand over

When to use: Use “Hand over” when passing something to someone else.
Example: “He handed over the project files to his successor.”

Linda Brown