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Transmit Definition, Examples & Common Usage (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：send signals/data (transmit)

transmit 🔊

/trænzˈmɪt/

To send out a signal or data through radio waves, cables, or a network.

Radio tower transmitting signals with wave lines symbolizing data transmission

send signals/data 🔊

➕

/sɛnd ˈsɪɡnəlz ˈdeɪtə/

To send out signals, information, or data over a distance using radio waves, cables, or a network.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'mittere' (to send); meaning to send across.

💡 Mnemonic

Transmit = TRANSfer + MIT (send) - think of sending a message across the ocean.

📖 Example

The radio station uses a powerful antenna to transmit live music across the entire city. 🔊 The radio station uses a powerful antenna to send live music across the entire city.

🔗 Collocations

transmit data – to send information electronically

transmit signals – to send signals over a distance

transmit live – to broadcast in real time

🔄 Synonyms

broadcast (v.) – to send out signals or programs for public reception

send (v.) – to cause something to go from one place to another

relay (v.) – to receive and pass on information or signals

🚫 Antonyms

receive (v.) – to get or accept something that is sent

hold (v.) – to keep something instead of sending it

🌱 Derivatives

transmission (n.) – the act of transmitting

transmitter (n.) – a device that transmits signals

transmittable (adj.) – able to be transmitted

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'transmittere' (to send across). Entered Middle English via Old French. In modern tech, commonly used for radio, TV, and data transmission.

Meaning 2：spread a disease (transmit)

transmit 🔊

/trænzˈmɪt/

To pass a disease, infection, or virus from one person, animal, or thing to another.

Doctor explaining disease transmission diagram with mosquito and virus icons

spread a disease 🔊

➕

/sprɛd ə dɪˈziːz/

To pass a disease, infection, or virus from one person, animal, or thing to another.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Mosquitoes can transmit dangerous viruses like dengue fever to humans through their bites. 🔊 Mosquitoes can spread dangerous viruses like dengue fever to humans through their bites.

🔗 Collocations

transmit infection – to pass an infection to another person

transmit disease – to cause a disease to be passed on

transmit virus – to spread a virus from one host to another

🔄 Synonyms

spread (v.) – to cause something to affect more people or places

communicate (v.) – to pass a disease from one person to another (formal)

transfer (v.) – to move something from one place or person to another

🚫 Antonyms

prevent (v.) – to stop something from happening or spreading

contain (v.) – to keep something within limits and prevent it from spreading

🌱 Derivatives

transmission (n.) – the process of passing a disease

transmissible (adj.) – capable of being transmitted

Meaning 3：pass on knowledge (transmit)

transmit 🔊

/trænzˈmɪt/

To pass knowledge, skills, ideas, or traditions from one person or generation to the next.

Teacher passing knowledge to students in a bright classroom setting

pass on knowledge 🔊

➕

/pæs ɒn ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

To pass knowledge, skills, ideas, or traditions from one person or generation to the next.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This book aims to transmit the ancient wisdom and cultural values to the younger generation. 🔊 This book aims to pass on the ancient wisdom and cultural values to the younger generation.

🔗 Collocations

transmit knowledge – to pass knowledge to others

transmit values – to teach and pass on moral principles

transmit tradition – to hand down customs from one generation to the next

🔄 Synonyms

impart (v.) – to give information, knowledge, or wisdom to someone

convey (v.) – to make ideas, feelings, etc., known to another person

pass down (v.) – to teach something to younger members of a family or community

🚫 Antonyms

withhold (v.) – to refuse to give something

conceal (v.) – to keep something secret or hidden

🌱 Derivatives

transmission (n.) – the act of passing something on

transmittable (adj.) – able to be passed on