Emit: meaning, definitions and examples
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emit
[ ɪˈmɪt ]
to produce
To emit means to produce and discharge something, like gas or heat. It can also refer to expressing or giving off feelings or qualities.
Synonyms
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| emit |
Used again as a synonym for giving off something like light, heat, or gas. This entry appears redundant.
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| release |
Commonly used when something is set free from a state where it was held or contained. Can also refer to making something available to the public.
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| discharge |
Generally used when something is released from a constrained or controlled state, often relating to liquids, gases, or electricity. It can also have a formal or medical context.
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| exude |
Often used when something flows out slowly and steadily. Also used metaphorically to describe displaying a certain quality strongly.
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Examples of usage
- The factory was emitting toxic fumes into the air.
- The sun emits light and heat.
- She was emitting an aura of confidence.
- He emitted a loud sigh after hearing the news.
Translations
Translations of the word "emit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 emitir
- liberar
- lançar
🇮🇳 जारी करना
- निकालना
- उत्सर्जित करना
🇩🇪 senden
- freisetzen
- ausstoßen
🇮🇩 memancarkan
- melepaskan
- mengeluarkan
🇺🇦 випромінювати
- випускати
- видавати
🇵🇱 emitować
- wydawać
- wypuszczać
🇯🇵 放出する (ほうしゅつする)
- 発する (はっする)
- 放つ (はなつ)
🇫🇷 émettre
- libérer
- lancer
🇪🇸 emitir
- liberar
- lanzar
🇹🇷 yaymak
- salmak
- çıkarmak
🇰🇷 발산하다
- 방출하다
- 내다
🇸🇦 يبعث
- يطلق
- يصدر
🇨🇿 vysílat
- uvolňovat
- vydávat
🇸🇰 vysielať
- uvoľniť
- vydávať
🇨🇳 发出 (fāchū)
- 释放 (shìfàng)
- 发射 (fāshè)
🇸🇮 oddajati
- sprostiti
- izpuščati
🇮🇸 gefa frá sér
- losa
- senda út
🇰🇿 шығару
- бөлу
- тарату
🇬🇪 გამოშვება
- გამოყვანა
- გამოქვეყნება
🇦🇿 yayımlamaq
- buraxmaq
- çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 emitir
- liberar
- lanzar
Etymology
The word 'emit' originates from the Latin word 'emittere', which means 'to send forth'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of emission has been studied in various fields, including physics, chemistry, and environmental science, to understand the release of substances into the environment.