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send

[send] / sɛnd /
VERB
transmit, transfer through a system
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address assign circulate commit deliver dispatch drop express fire forward grant issue post relay ship shoot
STRONG
accelerate advance broadcast cast commission communicate consign convey delegate detail direct emit expedite fling freight hasten hurl impart mail propel radiate remit route televise troll wire
WEAK
get under way give off hurry off let fly put out rush off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease hold keep retain stop withhold
STRONG
conceal gather halt hide hinder keep quiet receive refrain suppress take unsend
VERB
please
Synonyms
STRONGEST
move
STRONG
charm delight electrify enrapture enthrall enthuse excite intoxicate ravish stir thrill titillate
WEAK
turn on
Antonyms
STRONG
bore depress discourage disenchant displease dull offend repel repulse turn off

Example Sentences

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“The district is making themselves look terrible to parents who are considering where to send their kids to school next year,” said Chernoff, a professional adviser for parents navigating enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They send the message that “you can pollute with impunity,” said Carly Phillips, a senior scientist with the Union of Concerned Scientists.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

There are several legitimate reasons for using Hawala banking, in particular for people without bank accounts wanting to send money abroad.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The agency also plans to boost the price to send a domestic postcard 6.6% to 65 cents, up from 61 cents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I snap a picture and send it to Celia, who replies with a series of heart-eye and fire emojis.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison