sent
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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..
dispatched forwarded
2.
dispatchedcaused to go or be conveyed
  • The sent package arrived on time.
dispatched forwarded

Noun

currency fractionTECH.small unit of currency, one hundredth of a basic unitTECH.
  • He gave a few sents to the beggar..
cent penny
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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.

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

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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  1. French:envoyé, centime, ...
  2. German:gesendet, Cent, ...
  3. Italian:spedito, centesimo, ...
  4. Spanish:enviado, céntimo, ...
  5. Portuguese:remetido, cêntimo, ...
  6. Chinese:发送的, 分币, ...
  7. Japanese:送信された, セント, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْسَل, سنت, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׁלַח, סֶנְט, ...
  10. Russian:отправленный, сент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:надісланий, цент, ...
  12. Hindi:भेजा गया, सेंट, ...
send
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Definition of send - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
dispatchcause to go or be taken to a particular destination
  • He decided to send the package overnight..
dispatch transmit
2.
assignmentassign someone to a specific place for a job
  • The company will send a representative to negotiate..
assign dispatch
3.
resultbring someone to a certain condition
  • The news sent him into shock.
4.
thrillUSexcite or delight someone intenselyUS
  • The concert really sent the audience.
elate thrill
5.
communicationTECH.transmit a message by radioTECH.
  • They will send the signal at noon.
broadcast transmit
6.
climbingTECH.USmake a successful ascent of a climbing routeTECH.US
  • He sent the hardest route in the gym.
ascend climb
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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.

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.

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  1. French:envoyer, dépêcher, ...
  2. German:senden, schicken, ...
  3. Italian:inviare, ridurre, ...
  4. Spanish:mandar, destinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:mandar, deixar, ...
  6. Chinese:寄, 派遣, ...
  7. Japanese:送る, 派遣する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْسَلَ, أَوْفَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹחַ, לִשְׁלוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:отправить, направлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відправити, доводити, ...
  12. Hindi:भेजना, पहुँचा देना, ...
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