Emit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ē-ˈmit/

Meaning & Definition of Emit

Emit (verb)

  1. to throw or give off or out
  2. to send out, eject
  3. to issue with authority; especially, to put (something, such as money) into circulation

Emit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to throw or give off

    "nuclei that emit gamma rays"

    similar: cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale, expel, expire (archaic), give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent
    related: eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt
    near: absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

  2. to send forth using the vocal cords

    "I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep"

    similar: utter
    related: deliver, blurt (out), ejaculate, exclaim, gasp, groan, heave, hoot, moan, pant, quaver, snarl, sob, sputter, squawk, squeak, squeal, stammer, stutter, whimper, yowl, lip, mouth, whisper

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Emit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Emit:

Archaic: expire
cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale, expel, give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent, utter

Related Words for Emit

eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt, deliver, blurt (out), ejaculate, exclaim, gasp, groan, heave, hoot, moan, pant, quaver, snarl, sob

Near Antonyms of Emit

absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Word Forms of Emit

Inflections: emitted, emitting

Derived words: emitter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Emit

Latin emittere to send out, from e- + mittere to send

First known use: 1598

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Emit

  • Topics: Common Actions / Verbs

Words & Phrases Containing Emit

reemit

Frequently Asked Questions about Emit

What does "Emit" mean?

"Emit" means to throw or give off or out. As a verb, it is defined as: to throw or give off or out. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Emit"?

Other words for "Emit" include cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale, expel, expire and give out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Emit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Emit"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Emit". Common alternatives include cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale, expel, expire, give out, irradiate and issue.

How do you use "Emit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Emit" in a sentence: "nuclei that emit gamma rays"; "I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep".

Is "Emit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Emit" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Emit"?

"Emit" is pronounced /ē-ˈmit/.

What is the origin of the word "Emit"?

"Emit" comes from Latin emittere to send out, from e- + mittere to send. First known use: 1598.

What is another word for "Emit" meaning "to throw or give off"?

When "Emit" (verb) means to throw or give off, synonyms include cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale and expel.