CEFR B1

emitted

verb

Meaning

To send out or give off (a substance, force, energy, or sound).

Examples

The factory was accused of emitting toxic fumes.
The device emits a high-frequency sound that only dogs can hear.

Synonyms: give off, release, radiate, exude

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emitted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɪt/

Definition

To send out or give off (a substance, force, energy, or sound).

Examples

The factory was accused of emitting toxic fumes.
The device emits a high-frequency sound that only dogs can hear.
The sun emits light and heat.

How to Use emitted

emit from (prepositional phrase): To send out or give off from a particular source. — "Smoke was emitted from the chimney."
emit into (prepositional phrase): To send out or give off into a particular space or environment. — "The plant emits oxygen into the atmosphere."

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