Intermit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌin-tər-ˈmit/ in·ter·mit

Meaning & Definition of Intermit

Intermit (verb)

  1. to cause to cease for a time or at intervals, discontinue
  2. to be intermittent

Intermit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in break off, interrupt

    similar: break off, disband, discontinue, disperse, interrupt, adjourn, prorogate, prorogue, recess, suspend, defer, hold off, postpone, put off, reserve, shelve, table, dissolve, end, halt, stop, terminate, break up, close, conclude, wind up, wrap up, abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, abrogate, annul, invalidate, negate, nullify, quash, void
    opposite: inaugurate, launch, open, carry on, continue, draw out, extend, proceed, prolong, renew, reopen, resume, assemble, call, convene, convoke, muster, rally, summon

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Intermit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Intermit:

break off, disband, discontinue, disperse, interrupt, adjourn, prorogate, prorogue, recess, suspend, defer, hold off, postpone, put off, reserve, shelve, table, dissolve, end, halt, stop, terminate, break up, close, conclude, wind up, wrap up, abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, abrogate, annul, invalidate, negate, nullify

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Intermit

Words with the opposite meaning of Intermit:

inaugurate, launch, open, carry on, continue, draw out, extend, proceed, prolong, renew, reopen, resume, assemble, call, convene, convoke, muster, rally, summon

Word Forms of Intermit

Inflections: intermitted, intermitting

Derived words: intermitter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Intermit

Latin intermittere, from inter- + mittere to send

First known use: circa 1542t

Frequently Asked Questions about Intermit

What does "Intermit" mean?

"Intermit" means to cause to cease for a time or at intervals, discontinue. As a verb, it is defined as: to cause to cease for a time or at intervals, discontinue.

What is another word for "Intermit"?

Other words for "Intermit" include break off, disband, discontinue, disperse, interrupt, adjourn, prorogate and prorogue. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Intermit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Intermit"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Intermit". Common alternatives include break off, disband, discontinue, disperse, interrupt, adjourn, prorogate, prorogue, recess and suspend.

What is the opposite of "Intermit"?

Antonyms of "Intermit" include inaugurate, launch, open, carry on, continue, draw out, extend and proceed.

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

"Intermit" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Intermit"?

"Intermit" is pronounced /ˌin-tər-ˈmit/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·mit.

What is the origin of the word "Intermit"?

"Intermit" comes from Latin intermittere, from inter- + mittere to send. First known use: circa 1542t.

What is another word for "Intermit" meaning "as in break off, interrupt"?

When "Intermit" (verb) means as in break off, interrupt, synonyms include break off, disband, discontinue, disperse, interrupt and adjourn. Opposites in this sense include inaugurate, launch, open and carry on.