emitted; emitting
1
a
: to throw or give off or out
emit light/heat
b
: to send out : eject
2
a
: to issue with authority
especially
: to put (something, such as money) into circulation
b
obsolete
: publish
3
: to give utterance or voice to
emitted a groan
emitter
noun
Examples of emit in a Sentence
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
chimneys emitting thick, black smoke
The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
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The sun emits a form of invisible radiation called ultraviolet (UV) light.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
When pumped with enough energy, the sphere will emit the laser light on its own.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
And James Waterston emits vain insincerity as Lloyd, the play’s womanizing director with a god complex.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The chances are solid that some portion of the time, the AI will be emitting remarks and instructions that are unsound.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
When pumped with enough energy, the sphere will emit the laser light on its own.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
And James Waterston emits vain insincerity as Lloyd, the play’s womanizing director with a god complex.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The chances are solid that some portion of the time, the AI will be emitting remarks and instructions that are unsound.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for emit
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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