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remit

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈmɪt/

KK: /rɪˈmɪt/

intransitive verb
Definition

To send money or payment to someone, often as a form of settling a debt or obligation.


Example

I need to remit the payment for my bills by the end of the month.


Tense Forms

Past: remitted

Past Participle: remitted


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how much the stress seems to remit after a good night's sleep?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's like everything feels lighter in the morning.
Sloth A
Right? I always try to prioritize rest to help my mind remit any worries.
Sloth B
That's a smart approach; it really makes a difference in how we handle the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diminish
reduce
send
Antonyms
increase
retain
withhold
noun
Definition

The area of responsibility or work assigned to someone, or the act of sending something back to a person or authority for further consideration.


Example

The remit of the committee includes reviewing all new policies.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new project at work?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's within our team's remit now.
Sloth A
I wonder how much responsibility we'll have for it.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To send money as payment or to refer a case or matter to another authority for further action.


Example

She decided to remit the payment for the invoice by the end of the week.


Tense Forms

Past: remitted

Past Participle: remitted


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear they decided to remit the case to a higher court?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about that; it seems like the right move.
Sloth A
I just hope they get a fair chance to present their arguments.
Root Explanation

Remit → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word "remit" means to send back or to send again, often referring to the act of sending money or a payment back.

Memory Tip

Think of sending something 'again' ('re-') — that's why remit means to send back.

Visually Confused Words
reomit
reit
emit
rhemist
revomit
relimit
readmit
preomit
Is this page helpful?
I think it will be a big part of our duties moving forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assignment
task
scope
Antonyms
neglect
abandon
disregard
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's important that every detail is considered.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
refer
forgive
abate
Antonyms
retain
punish
intensify