transmit
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trænˈsmɪt/
KK: /trænˈsmɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To send out a signal or message, often through a medium like air or wires.
Example
The radio can transmit signals over long distances.
Tense Forms
Past: transmitted
Past Participle: transmitted
Conversation
Did you notice that the radio seems to transmit better in the morning?
Yeah, I think it's because there are fewer signals interfering.
Exactly! It's like the waves can travel more freely.
Totally! I love listening to my favorite station during that time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broadcast
send
relay
Antonyms
receive
hold
retain
transitive verb
Definition
To send or pass something from one place to another, often referring to signals, information, or diseases.
Example
The radio can transmit signals over long distances.
Tense Forms
Past: transmitted
Past Participle: transmitted
Conversation
Did you know they can transmit signals through water?
Really? I thought it was only possible through air or cables.
Yeah, it's pretty fascinating how they can transmit data in different ways.
Root Explanation
Transmit → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word means to send something across a distance or from one place to another.
Memory Tip
Think of sending something 'across' ('trans-') — that's why transmit means to send something across.
Visually Confused Words
retransmit
pretransmit
tramsmith
retransit