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send
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- pronunciation:
- send
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- send out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
sends, sending, sent |
definition 1: |
to cause to be transmitted, as by mail or delivery service.
I sent the letter last week, so they should have received it by now.He always sends flowers to his mother on her birthday.Her friend sent her a text to tell her where they were meeting.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- dispatch, transmit
- antonyms:
- receive
- similar words:
- carry, convey, deliver, direct, drop, forward, mail, propagate, relay, remit
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definition 2: |
to direct (someone) to go in order to carry out some task.
I sent him to pick up the pizza for the party.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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Everyone else was busy, so they sent me.- similar words:
- assign, charge, commission, delegate, depute, direct, dispatch, move
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definition 3: |
to direct or propel in a certain direction or to a certain place or point.
The man they asked sent them north, but they should have gone south.The batter sent the ball over the back fence.She sent you to me because she knew I could help you.- synonyms:
- direct, propel
- similar words:
- cast, guide, hurl, launch, move, point, refer, shoot, throw, thrust
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definition 4: |
to propel into some motion or action.
The sudden gust of wind sent all the paper plates flying.[verb + smby/smth + present participle
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definition 5: |
to emit or discharge (heat, odor, light, or the like) (usu. fol. by" forth," "off," or "out").
The gas lamps sent a dim glow over the streets.The tiny rocket sent out a burst of sparks.- synonyms:
- discharge, emit
- similar words:
- engender, exude, generate, produce, radiate, yield
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definition 6: |
to transmit (signals) by means of electromagnetic waves.
The ship sent distress signals, but it was too late.- synonyms:
- transmit
- antonyms:
- receive
- similar words:
- broadcast, carry, direct, disseminate, emit
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related words: |
channel, chuck, deal, detach, fling, give, maneuver, pass, project, transfer, transmit, transport, turn, waft |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to cause a messenger or message to be sent, as by electromagnetic means; transmit.
We had some trouble with the transmitter earlier, but we're sending now.- synonyms:
- transmit
- antonyms:
- receive
- similar words:
- broadcast
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related words: |
transmit |
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phrase: |
send out |
derivation: |
sender (n.) |
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