A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

(UK, Ireland, chiefly in the plural) An errand.

(Ireland, Scotland, Northern England) See messages (“groceries, shopping”).

To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.

(intransitive) To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.