sent (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /sɛnt/
Definition
Caused to go or be taken to a particular destination.
Examples
The email was sent to all employees.
He sent a postcard from his vacation.
She sent her children to school.
How to Use sent
- send [something] to [someone/place] (prepositional phrase)
- To cause an item or message to go to a specific recipient or location. — "She sent the flowers to her mother."
- send [someone] [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To cause a recipient to receive an item or message. — "He sent me a birthday card."
- send for [someone/something] (phrasal verb)
- To ask for someone or something to come to you. — "Call the doctor and send for an ambulance."
- send out [something] (phrasal verb)
- To distribute or circulate something widely. — "The company sent out a press release."
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