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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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Most of the families the BBC spoke to approached the Care Inspectorate and local authority social workers for help, but were told financial problems are not within either organisation's remit.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Also in his remit is the Resolution Copper project in Arizona, that is led by partner Rio Tinto and this week completed a land swap needed for development to progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

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