Transmit
/trænzˈmɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo send or convey something from one place or person to another.
/trænzˈmɪt/
To cause something to pass on from one place or person to another.
The company uses satellites to transmit data around the world.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're sending a message to your friend through a walkie-talkie. You're *transmitting* the message! It's all about getting information or something else from one place to another. Like, the flu virus is easily *transmitted* from person to person.
👶 For kids: To send something from one place to another, like sending a message or a picture.
More Examples
The disease is transmitted through contaminated water.
The news station will transmit live updates during the storm.
How It's Used
"The radio station transmits signals across the city."
"Certain diseases can be transmitted through bodily fluids."
To cause something to pass on or through.
/trænzˈmɪt/
To pass on or communicate information, a feeling, or disease.
The teacher tried to transmit her love of reading to her students.
💡 Simply: Imagine sharing a secret, a feeling, or even a sickness. That's *transmitting*! It's like passing along information or something else to someone else. For example, a bad mood can be *transmitted* if you're grumpy.
👶 For kids: To give something to someone else, like a feeling or a sickness.
More Examples
The virus is easily transmitted.
The story was transmitted orally for many years.
How It's Used
"The disease is transmitted through contact with infected individuals."
"He transmitted his excitement to the entire team."
Synonyms
Communicate
Convey
Disseminate
Forward
Relay
Send
Transfer
Impart
Relate
Idioms & expressions
transmit a message
To send a message.
"Please transmit a message to the headquarters."
transmit knowledge
To pass information or understanding to someone.
"Teachers are tasked with transmitting knowledge to their students."
From Latin *transmittere* ('to send across, let pass through'), from *trans-* ('across, through') + *mittere* ('to send').
Used since the 15th century, initially relating to sending physical objects. Its usage broadened with the advent of communication technologies.
Memory tip
Think of a radio *transmitting* signals across the air.