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send
/sɛnd/
to dispatch or transmit something
She will send the package tomorrow.
She will dispatch the package tomorrow.
general
to dispatch or transmit something to a destination
Can you send me the report by email?
Can you transmit the report to me via email?
Commonly used with objects, messages, or digital data.
general
to cause someone to go to a place
The teacher sent the student to the principal's office.
The teacher caused the student to go to the principal's office.
Often used in formal or authoritative contexts.
Technology
technical
to transmit data or signals electronically
The server sends data to the client.
The server transmits data to the client.
Used in computing and telecommunications.
Collocations
send a messageto transmit a messagesend an emailto transmit an emailsend someone awayto cause someone to leave
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
Use 'to' for destinations (e.g., 'send to the office') and 'for' for purposes (e.g., 'send for help').
Gold Rule
Direct vs. Indirect Objects
When using 'send' with two objects, the recipient comes first (e.g., 'send me the file').
Word Origin
Old English 'sendan', from Proto-Germanic 'sandijaną' (to send, send away), from Proto-Indo-European 'sent-' (to go).
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and figuratively. Often followed by a direct object (e.g., 'send a letter') or a prepositional phrase (e.g., 'send to the office').
Word Breakdown
send
to dispatch or transmit
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