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remitting

re·mit
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb, noun ri-mit; noun ree-mit]
    • /verb, noun rɪˈmɪt; noun ˈri mɪt/
    • /rɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb, noun ri-mit; noun ree-mit]
    • /verb, noun rɪˈmɪt; noun ˈri mɪt/

Definitions of remitting word

  • verb with object remitting to transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment. 1
  • verb with object remitting to refrain from inflicting or enforcing, as a punishment, sentence, etc. 1
  • verb with object remitting to refrain from exacting, as a payment or service. 1
  • verb with object remitting to pardon or forgive (a sin, offense, etc.). 1
  • verb with object remitting to slacken; abate; relax: to remit watchfulness. 1
  • verb with object remitting to give back: to remit an overpayment. 1

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Origin of remitting

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English remitten < Latin remittere to send back, let go back, concede, allow, equivalent to re- re- + mittere to send

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Parts of speech for Remitting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

remitting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

remitting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for remitting

noun remitting

  • giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.

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