transmit

[trans-mit, tranz-] / trænsˈmɪt, trænz- /

VERB

communicate, send

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address broadcast carry conduct convey disseminate impart pass on relay spread transfer translate transport

STRONG

bear bequeath break channel consign diffuse dispatch forward funnel instill issue mail pipe radio remit route ship siphon take transfuse

WEAK

drop a line drop a note give a call give a ring hand down hand on put on the air send out traject

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect conceal gather hide hold keep

STRONG

avoid dodge halt maintain receive refuse retain stop

WEAK

get

Example Sentences

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"In addition, pygmy rattlesnakes were expected to have an increased prevalence of Ro, as they primarily consume lizards and frogs which are known to transmit the parasite."

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

We are in a moment when the institutions that produce and transmit knowledge—K–12 schools, universities, archives, and media outlets—are under sustained pressure.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Unlike COVID-19, the Andes virus is much harder to transmit from person to person.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Nuzzo felt "there's too little data" to indicate whether infected people needed to be displaying symptoms -- or be in "close, prolonged contact" -- to transmit the virus to others.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I believe what people transmit to me in a certain manner.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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