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emit

/iˈmɪt/ verb

In Latin: ēmittō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about emit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Expel (gases or odors).
  2. Give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
    The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits
  3. Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words).
    She let out a big heavy sigh