Definitions

remit

[ri-mit, ree-mit] / rɪˈmɪt, ˈri mɪt /

VERB

send, transfer

Synonyms

STRONG

address consign dispatch forward mail pay post route settle ship square transmit

WEAK

make payment

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep receive retain

WEAK

encourage forge

VERB

stop, postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defer

STRONG

abate absolve alleviate amnesty cancel condone decrease delay desist diminish dwindle excuse exonerate forbear forgive halt intermit mitigate moderate modify modulate pardon prorogue reduce relax release repeal reprieve rescind respite shelve sink slack slacken soften stay suspend wane weaken

WEAK

ease up fall away hold off hold up put off

Antonyms

STRONG

accuse advance aggravate allow approve blame carry on censure charge condemn continue develop enlarge expand extend go grow hold incite increase incriminate intensify irritate leave alone magnify permit prolong punish raise rise sentence strengthen worry

WEAK

encourage forge forward keep

Example Sentences

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It’s not even my remit because I’m just a central banker, I’m not a politician, so it makes my life a bit easier.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has since suggested expanding its remit to solving conflicts worldwide, raising concerns it could undermine the United Nations' traditional role.

From Barron's

“These products are commodity derivatives and squarely within the CFTC’s regulatory remit.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And especially so in a period that has seen scrutiny on the internet safety watchdog grow dramatically, its budget quadruple, and its remit and staff expand exponentially.

From BBC

The Fed’s roving remit and grand ambitions, however, expanded its surface area and exposed its vulnerability even more.

From The Wall Street Journal

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