Definition of send
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
4a
: 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
5a
: 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
1a
: 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
2
: transmit
send for
send packing
: to request by message to come : summon
: to send off or dismiss roughly or in disgrace
send
nounDefinition of send (Entry 2 of 2)
: the lift of a wave : scend
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The first known use of send was before the 12th century
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