Synonyms of emit

emit

verb

ē-ˈmit 

1

as in to radiate

to throw or give off

nuclei that emit gamma rays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiate
• cast
• emanate
• release
• expel
• eliminate
• exhale
• evolve
• send (out)
• irradiate
• shoot
• issue
• pour
• discharge
• vent
• throw out
• give out
• excrete
• expire
• secrete
• exude
• erupt
• evacuate
• ooze
• spray
• eject
• spew
• jet
• squirt
• gush
• spurt
• spout
• outpour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorb
• take up
• inhale
• soak (up)
• suck (up)
• sponge

2

as in to utter

to send forth using the vocal cords

I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• utter
• whisper
• deliver
• squeak
• exclaim
• sputter
• gasp
• groan
• sob
• moan
• ejaculate
• squawk
• snarl
• blurt (out)
• squeal
• stutter
• mouth
• hoot
• whimper
• heave
• pant
• lip
• stammer
• yowl
• quaver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emit

In this method, physicists don’t try to predict how often muons will emit and absorb groups of quarks. — Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026

During the last four minutes of the eruption, gas and flames were emitted from the north vent, according to the USGS. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Everything above absolute zero emits thermal radiation, and any temperature difference between object and surroundings produces a heat signature that is invisible to our eyes but perfectly legible to the right sensor. — New Atlas, 29 July 2026

While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026