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 emit emit /ɪˈmɪt/

verb

  1. () 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.
  2. () 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
  3. 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