Emit: meaning, definitions and examples

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emit

 

[ ɪˈmɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

discharge, exude, release

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

🇮🇳 जारी करना

🇩🇪 senden

🇮🇩 memancarkan

🇺🇦 випромінювати

🇵🇱 emitować

🇯🇵 放出する (ほうしゅつする)

🇫🇷 émettre

🇪🇸 emitir

🇹🇷 yaymak

🇰🇷 발산하다

🇸🇦 يبعث

🇨🇿 vysílat

🇸🇰 vysielať

🇨🇳 发出 (fāchū)

🇸🇮 oddajati

🇮🇸 gefa frá sér

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოშვება

🇦🇿 yayımlamaq

🇲🇽 emitir

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,798, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.