transmit

verb

tran(t)s-ˈmit How to pronounce transmit (audio)
Definition of transmitnext
1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another sneezing and coughing can transmit disease

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2
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another I'll transmit this information over the airwaves

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3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer

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Recent Examples of transmit Many major tech companies have pledged to pay their fair share of the costs associated with generating and transmitting more electricity to serve large data centers. — Theodore J. Kury, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The Congolese authorities declared a fresh Ebola outbreak on May 15 after the disease had been transmitting for weeks without official detection, according to the WHO. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 It's transmitted when a person breathes in water vapor that is contaminated with the legionella bacteria. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 14 July 2026 And there was the part of her that was more lucid, drawing her back to the entrance of the maze, trying to piece together the message that was being transmitted. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transmit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
  1. spread
  2. send
  3. leave
  4. convey
  5. transfer
  6. give
  7. hand
  8. communicate
Verb
  • The fires that devastated Collins are part of a wider wildfire emergency unfolding across Canada, where 889 active fires were spreading as of Thursday night, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Tucked away behind gates on a parcel spanning nearly nine acres within an exclusive enclave near Del Mar Country Club, the Amor Estate offers 30,000 square feet of living space spread across a seven-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom guesthouse.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
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  • So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • So Iran sent all of that oil toward China, by far its biggest customer before and during the war.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
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  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • That leaves the amusement park on the border of the Carolinas in Charlotte and Rock Hill without one of its signature attractions at the height of its busy summer season.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of leave
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  • To many, its sharp, angular edges and towering form conveyed strength and authority, reflecting the company’s growing global influence.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • These three men sought to convey that the proper role of government is to protect people from themselves.
    — Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
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  • Police forcibly transferred a prominent activist to a hospital in New Delhi on Saturday after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike tied to India’s Cockroach Janata Party movement for education reform.
    — Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • The school felt he was obligated to honor that deal, which prompted a lawsuit in order that attempted to bar him from transferring.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
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  • Newcastle cannot reach the top as quickly as initially hoped post-takeover, given the financial constraints.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • And when given the opportunity, Andrew, 17, enjoys learning about computers, their functioning and how to troubleshoot technical issues.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of give
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  • Rescuers recovered 11 bodies, mostly women and children, and handed them over to relatives for burial, Faizi said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Women’s World Cup 2019 Two second-half goals handed the United States victory over the Netherlands.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of hand
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  • Diagnosed with Alzheimer's, severe dementia with agitation, depression, and anxiety, the woman was confused, had difficulty communicating her needs, and hit aides.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • In parts of the city that have no internet connection, bus drivers are now using walkie-talkies to communicate about where drones are flying.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
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