emitverb [ T ]
uk/iˈmɪt/us/iˈmɪt/-tt-C2 to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas:
The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder.
The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Emitting and ejecting
- carbon emissions
- discharge
- disgorge
- displace
- ejaculate
- ejaculation
- eject
- ejection
- emanate
- emanate from/through sth/sb
- emission
- exude
- give
- give sth off
- projectile
- radiant
- radiate
- release
- shed
- spew
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