emit

[ih-mit]

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verb (used with object), e·mit·ted, e·mit·ting.

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.

Origin of emit

1620–30; < Latin ēmittere to send forth, equivalent to ē- e-¹ + mittere to send

Related formsre·e·mit, verb (used with object), re·e·mit·ted, re·e·mit·ting.self-e·mit·ted, adjectiveun·e·mit·ted, adjectiveun·e·mit·ting, adjective

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Examples from the Web for emit

Contemporary Examples

These black holes are a type known as quasars: extremely massive objects that emit more light than the rest of the galaxy.
The Black Hole Tango
Matthew R. Francis
November 24, 2014
They emit an odor that no human being should inhale, and yet you have.
Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq
Nathan Bradley Bethea
August 31, 2014
Some of the matter is ejected away in the form of huge powerful jets (which also emit a lot of light).
The Supermassive Black Hole Smokescreen
Matthew R. Francis
June 22, 2014
One possible reaction is to emit a deep and weary sigh at the notion that journalism has come to this.
You And All Your Friends Must Read This Story Right Now, Or You Will Probably Die
Megan McArdle
March 6, 2013
Duck calls are short, whistle-like tools used to emit “quack” sounds in order to lure ducks for hunting.
Dummies’ Guide to ‘Duck Dynasty’
Melissa Leon
December 8, 2012

Historical Examples

Glory leaped up from the table and her eyes seemed to emit fire.
The Christian
Hall Caine
And Mr Powell, flattered and embarrassed, could but emit a vague murmur of protest.
Chance
Joseph Conrad
Mrs. Hermann would glance at me quickly, emit slight "Ach's!"
Falk
Joseph Conrad
And Mr. Powell, flattered and embarrassed, could but emit a vague murmur of protest.
Chance
Joseph Conrad
Like the Fox Snake it will emit an unpleasant odor when caught.
Pathfinder
Alan Douglas

British Dictionary definitions for emit

emit

verb emits, emitting or emitted (tr)

to give or send forth; dischargethe pipe emitted a stream of water
to give voice to; uttershe emitted a shrill scream
physics to give off (radiation or particles)
to put (currency) into circulation

Word Origin

C17: from Latin ēmittere to send out, from mittere to send

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Word Origin and History for emit

v.

1620s, from Latin emittere "send forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + mittere "to send" (see mission). Related: Emitted; emitting.

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Examples from the Web for emit

Contemporary Examples

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.

Historical Examples

Glory leaped up from the table and her eyes seemed to emit fire.

And Mr Powell, flattered and embarrassed, could but emit a vague murmur of protest.

Mrs. Hermann would glance at me quickly, emit slight "Ach's!"

And Mr. Powell, flattered and embarrassed, could but emit a vague murmur of protest.

Like the Fox Snake it will emit an unpleasant odor when caught.

emit

Word Origin

Word Origin and History for emit

v.

Origin of emit