Meaning
The verb transmit means to send, pass on, or convey something from one person, place, or thing to another. It can refer to sending information, signals, diseases, or energy.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Verb (transitive/intransitive)
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Common patterns:
- transmit sth to sb
- transmit sth through sth
- be transmitted via/by sth
Usage variations
- Technical: to send signals or data (e.g., radio, TV, internet).
- Biological/medical: to pass a disease or infection.
- General: to convey feelings, knowledge, or energy.
Common Phrases
- transmit a message
- transmit a signal
- transmit data
- transmit disease
- transmit knowledge
Collocations
- Verb + transmit: can, may, help, fail to
- Noun + transmit: virus, bacteria, message, information, energy, signal
- Transmit + noun: ideas, emotions, culture, power
Examples
- The antenna transmits signals across the city.
- The virus can be transmitted through close contact.
- The teacher transmits her passion for history to her students.
- Fiber optic cables are used to transmit data at high speeds.
- Radio waves transmit information over long distances.
- The painting transmits a sense of sadness to the viewer.
- The machine transmits power from the engine to the wheels.
- Light can transmit through clear glass.
Synonyms or Related
- send
- convey
- transfer
- communicate
- pass on
- broadcast
Antonym
- receive
- absorb
- withhold
- retain