emit
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
1Other words from emit
- re·e·mit, verb (used with object), re·e·mit·ted, re·e·mit·ting.
- self-e·mit·ted, adjective
- un·e·mit·ted, adjective
- un·e·mit·ting, adjective
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How to use emit in a sentence
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.
Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq | Nathan Bradley Bethea | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome 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.
You And All Your Friends Must Read This Story Right Now, Or You Will Probably Die | Megan McArdle | March 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDuck 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.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.While growing, the plants emit a strong (p. 394) aromatic odor not like that of Havana tobacco, but stronger and less agreeable.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.At last she raised her head; a feverish flush covered her face, and her soft eyes seemed to emit flashes.
The Border Rifles | Gustave AimardAt such times he would emit a sigh of repressed joy, while he raised his flashing eyes to heaven.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueThe large gas-burners (geysers) emit in burning under certain conditions much carbon monoxide.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection | Alexander Wynter Blyth
British Dictionary definitions for emit
/ (ɪˈmɪt) /
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
Origin of emit
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