sends - Master This Word
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sends Word Meanings
- to cause to go or be taken to a particular destination
- to dispatch something
- to submit a message or request
sends Example Sentences
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sends Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/sɛnd/
US
/sɛnd/
sends Word Etymology
send = sen- (related to 'to cause') + -d (past participle suffix). Origin: Old English 'sendan' (to send) derived from Proto-Germanic *sandwōną. Memory image: Picture yourself sending a letter as a promise, imagining it flying to its destination, like a carrier pigeon delivering news of hope.
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.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I reach for the phone, move my thumb to the draft, and pull up the chat. I press the send button and watch the words shift from my screen into the network. It feels like a small push of effort, a quick hold and release as it leaves. That simple act becomes a familiar habit I use to send a note, a request, or a reply.
Real Context
Send is a versatile verb that covers moving something from here to there, either physically or electronically. You can send a letter, a package, a message, or a request. In everyday speech, we use phrasal verbs like send off to indicate launching a journey, send in to submit something, or send for to request help or an item. The core idea is to cause the thing to go to a specified destination, often at someone else’s request or requirement. We also rely on voice and tense: 'I will send you the link' (active agent is the speaker) vs 'The package was sent yesterday' (passive). For goods, 'ship' or 'dispatch' may be more formal; for emails and texts, 'send' is standard across registers. When learning English, pay attention to what follows: a direct object, 'to' a person, or 'for' a purpose.
Usage Reminders
- Know the core object you are sending
- Use to with a destination: send to someone
- Use for a purpose: send for help, send for approval
- Use in phrasal forms: send off, send in, send back
- Prefer ship/dispatch for goods in formal contexts
Common Misconceptions
- send and deliver are interchangeable for all contexts
- you must use 'to' with every object after send
- send means only physical mailing, not digital
- passive voice is rarely used with send
- mixing up send with ship/dispatch in all contexts
Thinking Differences
English treats send as a general, flexible action with many phrasal forms; learners must map to specific English prepositions and phrasal verbs, and distinguish between sending physical items and sending messages.
Learning Tips
- Practice with a concrete object: send a package, send an email
- Pair send with to + person and for + purpose
- Learn phrasal verbs: send off, send in, send back
- Study passive forms: be sent, was sent
- Compare with ship/dispatch for goods in formal contexts
- Use collocations: send a link, send a message, send an invitation
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'sends' mean?
A.To receive something
B.To transmit or dispatch something
C.To destroy something
D.To create something
Step 2: Usage
Choose the sentence that uses 'sends' correctly.
A.She sends a message every day.
B.He sends very quickly on the highway.
C.They sends their children to the park.
D.I sends my gratitude for your help.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'sends'?
A.delivers
B.disregards
C.ignores
D.receives
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'sends'?
A.holds
B.stops
C.retrieves
D.sends back
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario involving 'sends'?
A.The teacher forwarded the homework to the students.
B.The bus arrived at the station on time.
C.The mother sends her child to school every morning.
D.We enjoyed the concert last night.
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