Synonyms of emits

emits

verb

present tense third-person singular of emit

1

as in radiates

to throw or give off

nuclei that emit gamma rays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiates
• casts
• emanates
• releases
• exhales
• expels
• eliminates
• irradiates
• evolves
• sends (out)
• shoots
• pours
• issues
• discharges
• excretes
• secretes
• exudes
• expires
• vents
• gives out
• throws out
• erupts
• oozes
• evacuates
• ejects
• sprays
• gushes
• jets
• squirts
• spews
• spouts
• spurts
• outpours

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbs
• takes up
• inhales
• sucks (up)
• soaks (up)
• sponges

2

as in utters

to send forth using the vocal chords

I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• utters
• whispers
• delivers
• exclaims
• squeaks
• groans
• moans
• sputters
• ejaculates
• sobs
• snarls
• stutters
• whimpers
• gasps
• squeals
• pants
• lips
• blurts (out)
• stammers
• squawks
• mouths
• heaves
• yowls
• hoots
• quavers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emits

Again, an idling engine still emits exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, and these emissions will ultimately end up in the air and contribute to air pollution. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 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

Food waste decomposing in landfills emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas that warms the planet. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Because plutonium emits alpha radiation, human workers cannot touch the material directly. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Iron emits a golden yellow, nitrogen and oxygen glow red, sodium appears orange, and calcium looks violet. — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

This Lifestudio projector emits 4K visuals with 700 lumens of color brightness to make your movies and shows shine greater. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Idling of vehicles with engines that burn fossil fuels also emits climate-warming greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, though climate concerns are not the primary target of anti-idling laws. — Richard Marcantonio, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

If harnessed, energy from nuclear fusion could produce an almost infinite source of power that emits no greenhouse gases, its supporters say. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026