omit — to leave out or exclude something, either intentionally or by mistake
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to leave out or exclude something, either intentionally or by mistake
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈmɪt/
Example Sentences
- I omitted my embarrassing middle name from my dating profile.
- The chef omitted salt from the recipe, making the dish completely tasteless.
- Students who omit their name on the exam paper will receive zero points.
omit
VERB[/oʊˈmɪt/]
to leave out or exclude something, either intentionally or by mistake
She accidentally omitted her signature from the application form.
The editor omitted several unnecessary sentences from the article. (✂️ Leave Out + 📄 Remove → Omit)
After omitting an important page, he submitted the report and admitted his mistake.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'omittere', composed of 'ob-' (toward) and 'mittere' (to send). The combination literally means 'to send away' or 'to let go', which evolved to mean 'to leave out' or 'to fail to include'.
Breakdown
ob- (toward) + mittere (to send) = omittere (to let go, drop, leave out). The prefix 'ob-' intensifies the action of 'mittere', creating the sense of dismissing or neglecting.
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📝Examples
“I omitted my embarrassing middle name from my dating profile.”
“The chef omitted salt from the recipe, making the dish completely tasteless.”
“Students who omit their name on the exam paper will receive zero points.”
“Don't omit any symptoms when talking to your doctor.”
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