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emit

/I/'m/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. expel (gases or odors)

    verb.body

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.

    verb.weather

    Examples
    The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To send forth; to throw or give out; to cause to issue; to give vent to; to eject; to discharge; as, fire <i>emits</i> heat and smoke; boiling water <i>emits</i> steam; the sun <i>emits</i> light.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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