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emit

UK/iˈmɪt/ US/ɪˈmɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

expel (gases or odors)

2.

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”
Antonyms
3.

express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

  • “She let out a big heavy sigh”
  • “He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand”

Phrases

  • produce sensation

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