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Definition of sent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationdispatched or transmitted from one place to another
- The sent documents arrived at the office yesterday..
2.
dispatchedcaused to go or be conveyed
- The sent package arrived on time.
Noun
currency fractionTECH. small unit of currency, one hundredth of a basic unitTECH.
- He gave a few sents to the beggar..
Expressions with sent
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having lost a lot of money
After the bad investment, he was sent to the cleaners.
being emotionally upset and disturbed by a sudden event
He was sent into a tailspin when his plans fell apart.
made to work very hard or fast
The team was sent into overdrive to meet the deadline.
officially required to go to court for a case
He will be sent for trial next month.
get expelled from a university for breaking rules
He was sent down after cheating on the exam.
extremely lucky or perfect for the situation, like a blessing
Her help was heaven-sent during the crisis.
sent to prison for a crime
He was sent up the river for robbery.
condemned to death by hanging
The traitor was sent to the gallows for his crimes.
Origin of sent
Latin, sentire (to feel)
Terms with sent included in their meaning
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correspondence
written message sent to someone
note
printed greeting sent for special occasions
online messaging
digital notes sent using the internet
email
electronic messages sent over a computer network
communication
information sent or communicated
get something
take possession of something given or sent
screen entertainment
video programs sent for home viewing via broadcast or cable
holiday greeting
greeting card sent to celebrate Christmas
communication
short written message sent or received on a mobile phone
email
file sent with an email
communication
email sent to another recipient
security group
group of people or vehicles sent to keep watch
mail
letter sent with tracking and recorded delivery by the postal service
transportation
sent to a destination
cellular chat
short message sent via mobile phone
mass email
email sent to multiple people
written praise
message sent to honor a success or special occasion
technology
digital note sent through an electronic mail system on a network
communication
mail sent to public figures by admirers
communication
sent to another place or person
communication
card sent to express personal greetings
postal delivery
sent or currently traveling through the postal system
communication
unwanted mail sent in bulk
media event
program sent out while it is happening
Examples of sent in a sentence
The sent email bounced back due to an error. The sent letter was never received. Sent documents need to be verified. The price was reduced by a few sents. She found a sent on the sidewalk.
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- French:envoyé, centime, ...
- German:gesendet, Cent, ...
- Italian:spedito, centesimo, ...
- Spanish:enviado, céntimo, ...
- Portuguese:remetido, cêntimo, ...
- Chinese:发送的, 分币, ...
- Japanese:送信された, セント, ...
- Arabic:مُرْسَل, سنت, ...
- Hebrew:נִשְׁלַח, סֶנְט, ...
- Russian:отправленный, сент, ...
- Ukrainian:надісланий, цент, ...
- Hindi:भेजा गया, सेंट, ...
Definition of send - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
dispatchcause to go or be taken to a particular destination
- He decided to send the package overnight..
2.
assignmentassign someone to a specific place for a job
- The company will send a representative to negotiate..
3.
resultbring someone to a certain condition
- The news sent him into shock.
4.
- The concert really sent the audience.
5.
communicationTECH. transmit a message by radioTECH.
- They will send the signal at noon.
6.
climbingTECH. US make a successful ascent of a climbing routeTECH. US
- He sent the hardest route in the gym.
Expressions with send
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forward information or items to others
He decided to send around the email to his team.
move something from higher to lower place
The crane will send down the materials.
cause something to move through the air quickly
The strong wind sent the papers flying.
deliver something by mail or courier
Please send in your application by Friday.
convey affection to someone on behalf of another
She asked me to send her love to you.
request an item by mail or online
She decided to send away for the catalog.
dispatch something to a destination
She decided to send off the package early in the morning..
forward something to another location or person
Please send on the package to my new address.
dispatch or transmit something to a destination
The company will send out the invitations tomorrow.
say goodbye to someone leaving
We went to the airport to send him off.
cause someone to fall asleep
The boring lecture could send anyone to sleep.
order delivery of something, usually food
We decided to send out for pizza.
terrify or make someone feel extremely nervous
The horror movie sent shivers down her spine.
make someone move quickly through the air by force
The kick sent him flying across the room.
make something move quickly through the air by force
He kicked the ball and sent it flying across the field.
cause something to rise very quickly or very high
The news sent oil prices soaring.
to imitate someone humorously
The comedian loves to send up famous politicians..
make something increase to a very high level
The news sent the stock prices into the stratosphere.
cause share prices to rise quickly
The new product launch sent shares soaring.
cause a sudden strong feeling of fear or excitement in someone
The eerie music sent a shiver down her spine.
cause a shivering feeling from fear or excitement
The horror movie sent chills down my spine.
cause something to fall or fail suddenly and violently
The news could send the stock market crashing down.
bring in additional help or support
The manager decided to send in the cavalry to meet the deadline.
cause uncontrollable laughter in someone
The comedian sent the audience into fits of laughter.
Origin of send
Old English, sendan (to send)
Examples of send in a sentence
They plan to send the invitations next week. They will send her to the new office. The army decided to send troops. The long delay sent us into a panic. That insult sent her into tears. The thrilling movie sent the viewers into a frenzy.
Her performance sent chills down everyone's spine. The captain will send the coordinates immediately. We need to send the message before sunset. She finally sent the boulder problem after many tries. They were thrilled to send the outdoor climb.
View all translations of send
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- French:envoyer, dépêcher, ...
- German:senden, schicken, ...
- Italian:inviare, ridurre, ...
- Spanish:mandar, destinar, ...
- Portuguese:mandar, deixar, ...
- Chinese:寄, 派遣, ...
- Japanese:送る, 派遣する, ...
- Arabic:أَرْسَلَ, أَوْفَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹחַ, לִשְׁלוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:отправить, направлять, ...
- Ukrainian:відправити, доводити, ...
- Hindi:भेजना, पहुँचा देना, ...
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