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

He was toting his heavy toolbox upstairs.
Visual Imagery
Invokes a picture of someone carrying something, typically by hand rather than using wheeled assistance.

She was seen toting around her toddler at the fair.
Informal Context
More common in casual conversation than formal writing or speech.

I'll be toting a few beers over to the party tonight.
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BearBringCarryConveyHaulLugPackTransport
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