emit

UK: ɪˈmɪt | US: ɪˈmɪt

Definition

  1. vt. to send out (light, sound, heat, etc.)

  2. vt. to produce or discharge (something, often intangible)

Structure
e <out>mit <send>e <out>mit <send>
Etymology

The word "emit" originates from Latin emittere, combining e- (out) and mittere (to send). It entered English in the early 17th century, retaining its core meaning of "sending out" physical or abstract things (e.g., light, sound, or ideas). The logic is straightforward: e- directs the action outward, while -mit conveys the act of sending.

Examples

  1. The lamp emits a soft glow in the dark.

  2. Factories must reduce the amount of CO2 they emit.

  3. The radio tower emits signals across the region.

  4. Some animals emit sounds to communicate.

  5. The device emits a warning beep when the battery is low.