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Definition of messenger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationperson who delivers messages between people
- The messenger arrived with an urgent letter.
2.
technologyinstant messaging program on computers
- I use a messenger to chat with friends online.
3.
courierTECH. carrier of official dispatchesTECH.
- The messenger delivered the diplomatic pouch.
4.
figurativeforerunner or sign of something to come
- Dark clouds were a messenger of the storm.
5.
chemistryTECH. substance that transmits signals in the bodyTECH.
- Serotonin acts as a messenger in the brain..
6.
legalDated UK official in Scotland serving legal documentsDated UK
- The messenger served the writ before noon.
7.
infrastructureTECH. supporting member of an aerial cableTECH.
- The messenger holds the cable in place.
8.
maritimeTECH. UK light line for hauling heavier lineTECH. UK
- The messenger was used to pull the rope ashore.
Images of messenger
supporting member of an aerial cable 
light line for hauling heavier line
Expressions with messenger
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to punish the person who delivers bad news
He was tempted to kill the messenger when he heard the unfortunate news..
blame someone for delivering bad news
Don't shoot the messenger; I'm just telling you what happened.
bag with a long strap worn across the body
She carried her books in a messenger bag.
messenger from God or a deity
The angel Gabriel is a divine messenger in Christianity.
advise against blaming the bearer of bad news
When he told them about the layoffs, he said, "Don't shoot the messenger."
RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes
Messenger RNA is crucial for protein synthesis.
molecule transmitting signals inside a cell from a receptor
Cyclic AMP acts as a second messenger in hormone action.
software for real-time text communication over the internet
She uses an instant messenger to chat with friends.
bird trained to carry messages long distances
The army used messenger pigeons during the war.
boy employed to deliver messages
The messenger boy delivered the letter promptly.
Origin of messenger
Old French, messager (one who carries a message)
Terms with messenger included in their meaning
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messenger
person who carries messages or packages
messenger bag
rectangular bag with a shoulder strap and flap
messenger
someone who delivers unpleasant information
communication
messenger who brings news or proclaims important information
abr: messenger RNA
type of RNA that carries genetic instructions
messenger
person delivering unpleasant news to others
motorcycle messenger
person who delivers messages using a motorcycle
summon by message
request someone to come by sending a message or messenger
acr: America Online. AIM; AOL Instant Messenger
tool for sending instant messages online
communication
informal representative or messenger
messenger
person employed to deliver messages or documents
communication
special messenger carrying diplomatic correspondence
sacred messenger
person recognized as a prophet
work
messenger or attendant in an office
messenger
hormone from pituitary gland that stimulates adrenal cortex hormone release
acr: AOL Instant Messenger
chat service for sending instant messages
legal
messenger serving ecclesiastical court processes
biology
plant chemical messenger guiding growth, including fruit and flower formation
abr: BlackBerry Messenger
messaging app used on BlackBerry phones for chatting
abr: cyclic adenosine monophosphate
chemical messenger that helps cells respond to signals
endocrine
adrenal steroid messenger affecting sugar, protein, and fat processing
messenger link
relating to a messenger or intermediary
communication
messenger or intermediary between parties
abr: messenger
person or app that sends and receives messages
Examples of messenger in a sentence
She worked as a messenger for the local courier service. The messenger notified me of a new message. I prefer using a messenger for quick communication. A messenger arrived with urgent news. The king's messenger rode swiftly through the night. The robin is a messenger of spring.
The first snowflake was a messenger of winter. Dopamine is another important messenger in the nervous system. The hormone acts as a messenger to regulate various functions. A messenger served the eviction notice promptly. The messenger was known for his efficiency in delivering documents. The messenger supports the weight of the cables. Engineers inspected the messenger for damage. A messenger is essential for setting up the rigging. They used a messenger to guide the main cable.
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- French:messager, messagerie instantanée, ...
- German:Bote, Messenger, ...
- Italian:messaggero, programma di messaggistica, ...
- Spanish:mensajero, aplicación de mensajería, ...
- Portuguese:mensageiro, messenger, ...
- Chinese:信使, 即时通讯软件, ...
- Japanese:使者, 伝令, ...
- Arabic:رسول, برنامج مراسلة, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁלִיחַ, מַסֶנְג׳ֶר, ...
- Russian:посыльный, мессенджер, ...
- Ukrainian:посланець, месенджер, ...
- Hindi:संदेशवाहक, मैसेंजर, ...
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