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Send

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /sɛnd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Send is a verb meaning (transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

Meaning

(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

More Meanings

  1. (transitive, slang) To get one going; move to excitement or rapture; to delight or thrill.
  2. (transitive, Internet slang) To amuse greatly or otherwise stun by absurdity.
  3. (transitive) To bring to a certain condition, to drive.
  4. (intransitive, usually with for) To dispatch an agent or messenger to convey a message or do an errand.
  5. (transitive, sometimes followed by a dependent proposition) To cause to be or to happen; to bring; bring about.
  6. (nautical, intransitive) To pitch.
  7. (climbing, transitive) To climb a route without falling.

Example Sentences

Baby you send me.
She sends me a letter every month.
Darling you send me / I know you send me
I don't know what it is, but this music really sends me.

Word Forms

Synonyms for send

Depending on context, synonyms include excite, awaken, electrify, enflame, enkindle, enthrill.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include transmit, charge, transport, mail, base, institutionalize.

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