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

Power plant operators who’ve purchased an allowance may emit that amount of carbon dioxide — or sell portions of the allowance to other plants. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

The amount of neutrino energy absorbed by the companion star, however, would be only a tiny fraction of the amount of energy the star emits on its own, so again, this is likely to have little effect. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Molecular clouds emit radio waves, which allow astronomers to observe the signatures of the cold chemistry of interstellar space. — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Carolyn Balcom spoke about elevated temperatures from heat emitted by data centers. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026