Issued
ˈɪʃud
Definitions
2 meaningsTo formally supply or distribute something, often officially.
ˈɪʃud
To send out or supply something officially.
The government issued new guidelines on mask-wearing.
💡 Simply: Like giving something out officially. If the teacher *issued* a homework assignment, she gave it to everyone.
👶 For kids: When you *issue* something, it means to give something to people, like when the teacher gives you a test.
More Examples
The bank issued a statement regarding the recent market volatility.
The principal issued a warning to students about inappropriate behavior.
How It's Used
"The company issued a press release announcing the new product."
"The court issued a warrant for his arrest."
"The bank issued a loan to the applicant."
To come forth or emanate from a source.
ˈɪʃud
To arise or flow out.
Smoke issued from the chimney.
💡 Simply: To come out or flow. Like when juice *issues* from a squeezed orange.
👶 For kids: To come out or flow from something, like when water *issues* from a faucet.
More Examples
A sigh issued from her lips.
An order issued from headquarters.
How It's Used
"Tears issued from her eyes."
"Blood issued from the wound."
From Old French *issir* ('to come out, emerge'), derived from Latin *exīre* ('to go out').
Used since the 14th century, originally referring to 'coming forth' or 'flowing out,' later evolving to mean 'to give out' or 'distribute'.
Memory tip
Think of 'issuing' a passport – it's an official act of giving something.
Word Origin
"to go out"