Synonyms of transmit

transmit

verb

tran(t)s-ˈmit 

1

as in to spread

to cause (something) to pass from one to another

sneezing and coughing can transmit disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spread
• convey
• give
• communicate
• disseminate
• propagate
• impart
• transfer
• deliver
• conduct
• transfuse
• broadcast
• diffuse
• turn over
• infect
• surrender
• hand over
• contaminate
• poison
• hand down
• hand on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• catch
• contract
• come down (with)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• send
• transport
• transfer
• ship
• pack (off)
• dispatch
• convey
• shoot
• deliver
• render
• consign
• pass
• address
• contribute
• forward
• present
• launch
• give
• return
• advance
• import
• export
• donate
• drop
• bestow
• hand over
• resend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• accept
• obtain
• get
• acquire
• secure
• gain
• draw
• earn
• procure
• garner

3

as in to leave

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leave
• transfer
• hand
• give
• entrust
• deliver
• delegate
• pass
• relinquish
• commit
• recommend
• trust
• confide
• commend
• distribute
• grant
• submit
• turn over
• vest
• assign
• hand over
• lend
• confer
• consign
• loan
• dispense
• give over
• furnish
• bequeath
• repose
• will
• disperse
• divide
• deal (out)
• supply
• turn in
• yield
• surrender
• release
• retransmit
• advance
• hand in
• recommit
• redeliver
• hand down
• hand on
• retransfer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retain
• hold
• keep
• receive
• withhold
• possess
• accept
• own
• reserve
• take
• hold back
• occupy
• detain
• take over
• take in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transmit

Different woods have different densities, stiffness, and vibration-transmitting properties. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

The moquitoes can transmit diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

This arrangement, for HBM4, transmits 2,800 GB per second to and from the GPU. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Credit, too, to the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo RS tires, the rear two of which have the task of transmitting all 1,258 hp to the road or track, albeit with traction control on-side. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026