remit - Master This Word
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remit Word Meanings
- to send money as payment
- to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt
- to refer a matter for consideration or action
remit Example Sentences
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remit Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmɪt/
US
/rɪˈmɪt/
remit Word Etymology
Root: 're-' (again) + 'mittere' (to send). Historical Origin: From Latin 'remittere', through Old French 'remettre', into Middle English. Memory Image: Picture a letter being sent again - each time you remit, it's like sending a gift back to someone as repayment or support.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Remit is a versatile verb with three closely related senses: to send money as payment, to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt, and to refer a matter for consideration or action. In banking you remit funds to another account; in legal or administrative contexts you may remit a penalty or remit a case for review. The word carries a formal tone and commonly appears in official or financial writing. Remit also yields the noun remittance, which refers to the money sent. Learners should note that remit differs from emit and avoid using it in casual conversation where simpler terms would suffice.
Usage Reminders
- Remember the three core senses of remit: send money, forgive or reduce a debt, refer a matter for consideration. Use the formal banking or legal tone where appropriate. Do not substitute remit with emit in everyday speech. Learn common collocations: remit funds, remit a debt, remit a case. The noun remittance refers to the money sent. Practice with real-world contexts to distinguish nuances. Always check the object you remit: funds, debts, or cases.
Common Misconceptions
- Remit only means sending money
- Remit is informal, so it's fine in everyday speech
- Remit and emit are interchangeable
- You can remit any debt or penalty in any context
- Remit always refers to the sender instead of the receiver
Thinking Differences
In English, remit emphasizes formal contexts like banking, law, and administration; learners notice its three core senses and may confuse it with emit, which means to send out something like light or gas. English often pairs remit with specific nouns (funds, debt, case) to show precise meaning.
Learning Tips
- Know the three core senses (money transfer, debt forgiveness, referring a matter).
- Reserve remit for formal contexts; use send or refer in casual speech.
- Learn common collocations: remit funds, remit a debt, remit a case.
- Differentiate remit from emit (emit = send out light, sound, or odor).
- Practice with real-world documents (bank forms, court notices, memos).
- Check the object (funds, debt, case) to confirm meaning before choosing a preposition.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'remit'?
A.To send money as payment
B.To move something physically
C.To simplify a concept
D.To examine closely
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct usage of the word 'remit' in a sentence.
A.You must remit the payment by the deadline.
B.The student decided to remit his homework on time.
C.Please remit your thoughts on the project.
D.She will remit the documents later this week.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'remit'?
A.Transfer
B.Understand
C.Argue
D.Investigate
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'remit'?
A.Hold
B.Deliver
C.Give
D.Return
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone would need to remit something?
A.A student is submitting their essay.
B.A person is paying their bills on time.
C.A company is sending out job offers.
D.An employee is asking for a raise.
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