Tote

usgb/təʊt/
verb

To carry something, especially something heavy or awkward.

She was toting a large bag of groceries.
Visual representation of "tote" - To carry something, especially something heavy or awkward.

Often appears as...

  • tote a bag
  • tote groceries
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Physical Effort

Suggests the action of carrying requires effort, possibly because of the weight or size of the item.

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He was toting his heavy toolbox upstairs.
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Visual Imagery

Invokes a picture of someone carrying something, typically by hand rather than using wheeled assistance.

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She was seen toting around her toddler at the fair.
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Informal Context

More common in casual conversation than formal writing or speech.

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I'll be toting a few beers over to the party tonight.
Visual representation of the word "Tote"

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