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emit
[ ih-mit ]
verb (used with object)
- to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
- to give forth or release (a sound):
He emitted one shrill cry and then was silent.
- to utter or voice, as opinions.
- to issue, as an order or a decree.
- to issue formally for circulation, as paper money.
emit
/ ɪˈmɪt /
verb
- to give or send forth; discharge
the pipe emitted a stream of water
- to give voice to; utter
she emitted a shrill scream
- physics to give off (radiation or particles)
- to put (currency) into circulation
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Other Words From
- ree·mit verb (used with object) reemitted reemitting
- self-e·mitted adjective
- une·mitted adjective
- une·mitting adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of emit1
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Example Sentences
These black holes are a type known as quasars: extremely massive objects that emit more light than the rest of the galaxy.
They emit an odor that no human being should inhale, and yet you have.
Some of the matter is ejected away in the form of huge powerful jets (which also emit a lot of light).
One possible reaction is to emit a deep and weary sigh at the notion that journalism has come to this.
Duck calls are short, whistle-like tools used to emit “quack” sounds in order to lure ducks for hunting.
The plants ripen very fast and emit an aromatic odor, increasing in strength as the plants ripen.
While growing, the plants emit a strong (p. 394) aromatic odor not like that of Havana tobacco, but stronger and less agreeable.
At last she raised her head; a feverish flush covered her face, and her soft eyes seemed to emit flashes.
At such times he would emit a sigh of repressed joy, while he raised his flashing eyes to heaven.
The large gas-burners (geysers) emit in burning under certain conditions much carbon monoxide.
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