emit
emit /ɪˈmɪt/
verb
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()
Expel (gases or odors)
(
breathe
, pass off
, emit
)
expel (gases or odors)
The smokestacks emit harmful pollutants into the air.
The smokestacks emit harmful pollutants into the air.
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()
Give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
(
give off
, emit
, give out
)
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
The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits
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Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
(
emit
, let loose
, let out
, utter
)
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
She let out a big heavy sigh
She let out a big heavy sigh
He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand
He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand