send

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verb

sent ˈsent How to pronounce send (audio) ; sending

transitive verb

1
: to cause to go: such as
a
: to propel or throw in a particular direction
b
: deliver
sent a blow to the chin
c
: drive
sent the ball between the goalposts
2
: to cause to happen
whatever fate may send
3
: to dispatch by a means of communication
4
a
: to direct, order, or request to go
b
: to permit or enable to attend a term or session
send a daughter to college
c
: to direct by advice or reference
d
: to cause or order to depart : dismiss
5
a
: to force to go : drive away
b
: to cause to assume a specified state
sent them into a rage
6
: to cause to issue: such as
a
: to pour out : discharge
clouds sending forth rain
b
: utter
send forth a cry
c
: emit
sent out waves of perfume
d
: to grow out (parts) in the course of development
a plant sending forth shoots
7
: to cause to be carried to a destination
especially : to consign to death or a place of punishment
8
: to convey or cause to be conveyed or transmitted by an agent
sent out invitations
9
: to strike or thrust so as to impel violently
sent him sprawling
10

intransitive verb

1
a
: to dispatch someone to convey a message or do an errand
often used with out
send out for pizza
b
: to dispatch a request or order
often used with away
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sender noun

send

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noun

: the lift of a wave : scend
Phrases
send for
: to request by message to come : summon
send packing
: to send off or dismiss roughly or in disgrace

Examples of send in a Sentence

Verb Satellites receive signals in space and send them back to Earth. When you write to him, please send him my very best wishes. He became ill and was sent home from school. She sent the kids to bed immediately after supper. He was sent to prison for armed robbery. The company sent me to the conference. “There is a Ms. Jones here to see you.” “Send her in.” He was sent on a secret mission. They sent a limo to pick her up at the airport. He asked us to send a taxi for him.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Relying on repurposed materials reduces waste sent to landfills and consumes less energy, especially if they’re acquired nearby. Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024 The program doesn't send electricity directly from the We Energies solar farm to Molson Coors. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 Markets loved Biden’s stimulus plan in his first year, but the Federal Reserve’s hyper-aggressive rate hikes in response to inflation sent stocks tumbling in 2022, only to rebound in 2023 and this year in anticipation of rate cuts. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024 Being logged out of accounts, not receiving message notifications and difficulty sending messages were among the issues reported to DownDetector. The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024 With the weather system, natural disasters could send the price of ingredients for pies soaring. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Employees at after-sale locations send parts to dealers and customers after a vehicle has been purchased but still needs repairs. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024 The shooting, which police resulted from a fight between him and Palmer, sent the area into chaos. James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2024 To circumvent the law, Washington sent Judge back South every six months instead to restart the clock. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
This season, Alexander-Arnold and the Reds are still in the hunt for four possible trophies, as the squad looks to give its departing manager Jürgen Klopp a glorious send off after his nine years with the team. Zayn Nabbi, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024 Apologies for the late send, I have been buried in Hot Pod Summit prep. Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2023 In Gmail, click the arrow next to Send, then Schedule send. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023 As a final send off, guests gathered in the garden for sparkler photos at Sunset. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023 Google shows if your texts are end-to-end encrypted with signs such as a lock icon under texts and another on the send button. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2023 General Motors, on the other hand, went full send with the outrageous GMC Hummer EV SUT, which forms the basis for the latest player on the field, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 26 June 2023 Earlier in the year, third base coach Tony Beasley had acknowledged being overly aggressive on another send. Evan Grant, Dallas News, 26 July 2023 The Angels surprised Kurt Suzuki with a special send off video from some of his former/current teammates and managers over the years, including Max Scherzer, Eduardo Escobar and Dave Martinez. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English sendan; akin to Old High German sendan to send, Old English sith road, journey, Old Irish sét path, way

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1726, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of send was before the 12th century

Cite this Entry

“Send.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

send

verb
ˈsend
sent
ˈsent
; sending
1
: to cause to go
sent the pupil home
sent a message
especially : to set in motion by physical force
sent the ball into right field
send a rocket to the moon
2
: to cause to happen
whatever fate may send
3
: to put or bring into a certain condition
sent them into a rage
4
a
: to cause someone to pass a message on or do an errand
often used with out
send out for lunch
b
: to dispatch a request or order
often used with away
sent away for skates
sender noun

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