messages

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

   We've just received an urgent message from the President.

2. An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

   The main message of the novel is that time heals all wounds.

3. (chiefly in the plural) An errand.
4. See messages.

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

   I messaged her about the concert.

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

   Please message the final report by fax.

3. To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.

   The runaway computer program was messaging non-stop.

4. To bear as a message.

noun

Shopping, groceries, errands.