transmit - Master This Word
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transmit Word Meanings
- to send out signals or information
- to convey something from one place to another
- to pass on a disease or quality
transmit Example Sentences
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transmit Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/trænzˈmɪt/
US
/trænzˈmɪt/
transmit Word Etymology
trans- = across + mittere = to send. Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine sending a message, like a letter, across a vast ocean to reach someone far away.
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 raise my hand and push the button, feeling the device warm in my palm. A thin line of light moves along the screen, and I watch my words travel outward toward someone far away. I adjust my breath and hold steady, keeping the pace smooth as the signal travels. When a reply lands, the circle of interaction closes and the idea keeps transmitting beyond distance.
Real Context
Transmit means to send something from one place to another. In technical contexts you transmit signals, data, or information through cables, airwaves, or networks. In everyday speech you can transmit a message by email or phone, or a broadcast that transmits a program. It can also describe passing on a disease or a quality from one person to another, such as viruses transmitting between hosts or a cultural trait transmitted through generations. The focus is on the act of sending or conveying, not the content itself. Learners should keep transmit distinct from spread in many contexts and note that transmit is more formal or technical in tone.
Usage Reminders
- Keep to sending/receiving; avoid using spread for technical contexts; use transmit with signals, data, or messages; watch passive form: be transmitted; remember noun form transmission; pair with appropriate objects (signal, data, disease).
Common Misconceptions
- Confusing transmit with spread in all contexts
- Thinking you can always replace transmit with send
- Using transmit for casual ideas or opinions
- Forgetting the passive be transmitted
- Mistaking transmission as a noun only for media equipment
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Memorize common collocations: transmit a signal, transmit data, transmit a message
- Differentiate transmit from spread by context (tech/medicine vs general movement)
- Remember the passive form be transmitted and noun transmission
- Use precise objects to avoid generic verbs
- Practice formal contexts to solidify tone
- Check translations for content vs form
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'transmit' used correctly?
A.She received the message and transmit it to her team.
B.He decided to stop rather than transmit his speech.
C.They played the video without transmitting it.
D.The radio station will transmit the live event tomorrow.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which is a synonym of 'transmit'?
A.Retain
B.Conceal
C.Destroy
D.Convey
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'transmit'?
A.Retain
B.Receive
C.Pass
D.Consume
Step 5: Mastery
How is 'transmit' relevant in real-world situations?
A.Reading a book
B.Playing music
C.Cooking dinner
D.Sending emails
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