Main Entry:

¹send

Pronunciation:

\ˈsend\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

sent \ˈsent\ ; send·ing

Etymology:

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

Date:

before 12th century

transitive verb1: to cause to go: 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 communication4 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 : dismiss5 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: 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 punishment8: 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: delight, thrillintransitive verb1 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 away2: transmit

— send·er noun

— send for

: to request by message to come : summon

— send packing

: to send off or dismiss roughly or in disgrace