Emit
/ɪˈmɪt/
To emit means to send out or release something, like light from a lamp or sound from a speaker. For example, when you turn on a radio, it emits music into the room.
Examples
- The science teacher explained that plants emit oxygen during photosynthesis, which is essential for us to breathe and is a crucial part of the Earth's ecosystem.
- When the fireworks exploded in the night sky, they emitted bright colors and loud sounds that amazed everyone at the Fourth of July celebration.
- During our nature walk, we learned how some animals emit sounds to communicate with each other, which helps them find mates or warn of danger nearby.
Synonyms
release
send out
give off
produce
radiate
exude
Antonyms
absorb
take in
withhold
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