send
verb
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Definition of send
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to cause to go: such as
a
: to propel or throw in a particular direction
b
: deliver
sent a blow to the chin
c
: drive
sent the ball between the goalposts
2
: to cause to happen
whatever fate may send
3
: to dispatch by a means of communication
4a
: to direct, order, or request to go
b
: to permit or enable to attend a term or session
send a daughter to college
c
: to direct by advice or reference
d
: to cause or order to depart : dismiss
5a
: to force to go : drive away
b
: to cause to assume a specified state
sent them into a rage
6
: to cause to issue: such as
a
: to pour out : discharge
clouds sending forth rain
b
: utter
send forth a cry
c
: emit
sent out waves of perfume
d
: to grow out (parts) in the course of development
a plant sending forth shoots
7
: to cause to be carried to a destination
especially
: to consign to death or a place of punishment
8
: to convey or cause to be conveyed or transmitted by an agent
sent out invitations
9
: to strike or thrust so as to impel violently
sent him sprawling
1a
: to dispatch someone to convey a message or do an errand
—often used with out send out for pizza
b
: to dispatch a request or order
—often used with away
2
: transmit
send for
send packing
: to request by message to come : summon
: to send off or dismiss roughly or in disgrace
send
nounDefinition of send (Entry 2 of 2)
: the lift of a wave : scend
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Synonyms & Antonyms for send
Synonyms: Verb
consign, dispatch, pack (off), ship, shoot, transfer, transmit, transport
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of send in a Sentence
Verb
Satellites receive signals in space and send them back to Earth. When you write to him, please send him my very best wishes. He became ill and was sent home from school. She sent the kids to bed immediately after supper. He was sent to prison for armed robbery. The company sent me to the conference. “There is a Ms. Jones here to see you.” “Send her in.” He was sent on a secret mission. They sent a limo to pick her up at the airport. He asked us to send a taxi for him.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Of the 21 landers sent by humans to Mars over the last six decades, only eight have successfully reached the red planet's surface and conducted science operations—all of which were built and launched by NASA. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Europe’s Mars lander parachute problems may be worse than thought," 10 Sep. 2019 Lisa Bloom had a plan to make Weinstein a hero In December 2016, famed victims rights attorney Lisa Bloom sent Weinstein a memo. — Samantha Leach, Glamour, "The Most Shocking Revelations from Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's She Said," 10 Sep. 2019 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are sending a clear message for anyone suffering: support is available. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Meaningful Post for Suicide Prevention Day: 'You Are Not Alone'," 10 Sep. 2019 One sent around a clear plastic suit, its pockets stuffed with leaves and stems—a seed-bank jumpsuit. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "A Message of Useful Beauty from New York Fashion Week," 10 Sep. 2019 Once the fish were collected, the scientists sent tiny samples of the animals’ flesh to Washington, D.C., for genetic testing. — Lila Thulin, Smithsonian, "Smithsonian Researchers Triple the Number of Electric Eel Species, Including One With Record-Setting Shock Ability," 10 Sep. 2019 Lawmakers sent Newsom the initial bill last week aimed at doctors who sell fraudulent medical exemptions. — NBC News, "California governor signs bills to crack down on fraudulent vaccine exemptions," 10 Sep. 2019 Lawmakers voted against the government to demand the release of private messages sent by close advisers to Mr. Johnson about the decision to suspend Parliament, and of documents about the possible impact of leaving the European Union without a deal. — Stephen Castle, New York Times, "For Boris Johnson, Another Bad Day and Another Big Defeat in Parliament," 9 Sep. 2019 But even in some of its major losses, like at Samsung Electronics Co., the repercussion of its agitations can send ripples beyond the proxy clash. — Scott Deveau, Fortune, "‘There Will Be a Fight’: AT&T Stock Soars As Activist Investor Looks to Shake Things Up," 9 Sep. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
With Labor Day around the corner, motorists will see the cheapest end to the summer since 2016, a great send-off to wrap up the summer driving season, but more good news likely lay ahead for motorists. — Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, "Trade tensions send gas prices down again," 26 Aug. 2019 In its send-off to Koch published Friday, the day of his death, the university went on at length about his donations to MIT in the fields of cancer research, child care and even basketball. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, "Column: How MIT whitewashed the climate change denialism of a major donor, David Koch," 26 Aug. 2019 Delta 4-Medium will get its send-off with an important payload on board — both for the military and for everyday users. — Chabeli Herrera, orlandosentinel.com, "The last Delta 4-Medium rocket is set to launch Thursday with a critical new GPS satellite," 19 Aug. 2019 Here’s a look back at some of his more notable send-ups. — Carlos De Loera, latimes.com, "Watch the many times ‘Saturday Night Live’ spoofed Ross Perot," 9 July 2019 The officiating was a question in general as the clubs combined for nine yellow cards including a late-game send-off of Kellyn Acosta. — Jake Shapiro, The Denver Post, "The Colorado Rapids were delayed 222 minutes: 5 things we learned from a wet loss to New England," 5 July 2019 For the 152 people whose cremated remains flew aboard Falcon Heavy Tuesday morning, a cosmic send-off was the only way to go, too. — Chabeli Herrera, orlandosentinel.com, "SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy for the third time in its most complex mission yet," 25 June 2019 Congratulations @margojain, a very well deserved send, and a big day for climbing. — The Editors, Outside Online, "The Greatest Moments in Sports History. Ever.," 20 June 2018 The creators of the new version on Hulu returned to the submarine pen, for a send-off of yet another U-boat. — Adrian Daub, The New Republic, "Hulu’s Das Boot Gets Lost at Sea," 19 June 2019