Added 9 October 2026 emit /iˈmɪt/ verb Categories: The BodyNatureRare Words 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 → Expel (gases or odors). 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 Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words). She let out a big heavy sigh Related Words: utterbreatheproducepassgeneratemakegive Back to today's word