Emit - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ɪˈmɪt|
Brit.
|ɪˈmɪt|
verb
- expel (gases or odors) (syn: breathe, pass off)
- give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. (syn: give off, give out)
- give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. (syn: give off, give out)
The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits
- express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) (syn: let out, utter)Extra examples
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
The factory has been emitting black smoke from its chimneys, which is against the law.
Giant pandas emit a gentle bleat instead of a mighty roar.
The kettle emitted a shrill whistle.
The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: emit
he/she/it: emits
present participle: emitting
past tense: emitted
past participle: emitted
I/you/we/they: emit
he/she/it: emits
present participle: emitting
past tense: emitted
past participle: emitted
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