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transmitto send or convey something from one person or place to another

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to send or convey something from one person or place to another

Pronunciation (IPA): /trænzˈmɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My grandpa still thinks WiFi transmits through tiny invisible hamsters running on wheels.
  • The satellite can transmit HD movies directly to your device.
  • Scientists worry that space tourists might transmit Earth germs to Mars.

transmit

VERB

[/trænzˈmɪt/]

to send or convey something from one person or place to another

The satellite transmits signals around the world every second.
💡 Concept

The satellite transmits signals around the world every second.

Fiber-optic cables transmit huge amounts of data every day. (📡 Send + 📨 Message → Transmit)
🧠 Mnemonic

Fiber-optic cables transmit huge amounts of data every day. (📡 Send + 📨 Message → Transmit)

She transmitted the report, submitted the application, and committed to the project.
🎵 Rhyme

She transmitted the report, submitted the application, and committed to the project.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/trænzˈmɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/trænzˈmɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixtrans--
Rootmit

Origin

From Latin 'transmittere', composed of 'trans-' (across) and 'mittere' (to send). The word entered English in the 15th century via Old French.

Breakdown

trans- (across) + mitt (send) + -it (verb form) = transmit

🎵Rhyme

admitcommitpermitsubmit
admit
commit
permit
submit

🔗Collocations

transmit data
transmit information
transmit a signal
transmit diseases
transmit power
transmit live

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandpa still thinks WiFi transmits through tiny invisible hamsters running on wheels.

The satellite can transmit HD movies directly to your device.

Scientists worry that space tourists might transmit Earth germs to Mars.

😄 Fun example

My mom can transmit guilt faster than any internet connection.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sendconveybroadcasttransfercommunicate

Antonyms

receiveblockretain

Related

transmissiontransmitteremitconductrelay

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