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remit

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To transmit or send.

Pronunciation

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reemit

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹiˈmɪt

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To transmit or send (e.g. money in payment); to supply.

  2. transitive

    To forgive, pardon (a wrong, offence, etc.).

  3. Release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

  4. transitive

    To refer (something or someone) for deliberation, judgment, etc. (to a particular body or person).

  5. transitive

    To allow (something) to slacken, to relax (one's attention etc.).

  6. Hold back to a later time

noun

  1. chiefly british

    Terms of reference; set of responsibilities; scope.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To transmit or send (e.g. money in payment); to supply.

Used this way, remit is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “They set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life.”noun

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