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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But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—who has been leading the high-level talks with Beijing for the U.S.—refused to engage, the people said, maintaining that Taiwan wasn’t part of the trade remit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Asad Ayaz, who is chief marketing and brand officer, has an influential remit across Disney’s various business segments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

There is a misconception that VAR exists to ensure consistency of decision-making, but this has never been its remit.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Part of Olaf's remit is investigating serious misconduct by EU staff and members of its institutions.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The remit was another harsh fact of life.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

remit

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