send

Make it go

The verb send is used for the transfer of information (send a message, send an email, send a signal) or the physical transfer of something tangible (send a package, send an army).

The meanings are combined in send a letter.

Send is also present in various phrasal verbs, of which some have predictable meanings.

To send someone off is either to dismiss them summarily, or to give them a nice farewell.

Especially in British English, send someone up is to parody or satirize them.

To send for someone or something is to request that they come to you.

broadcast

transmit

To send onward

relay · stream · airwaves · frequency · transmission · uplink · downlink · satellite · wireless · emit

digital

email

Digital written communication

  • textWritten or printed words
  • messageTransmitted communication
  • uploadTransfer data outward

attachment · file · download · forward · reply · notification · inbox · outbox · draft · spam

postal

mail

Postal system items

postcard · envelope · stamp · courier · shipment · delivery · freight · cargo · tracking · express

propel

launch

Set into motion

  • hurlThrow with great force
  • throwPropel by arm motion
  • tossLight, casual throw

fling · project · catapult · lob · pitch · shoot · blast · rocket · volley · dispatch

transfer

wire

Thin metallic conductor

deposit · transaction · Venmo · PayPal · Zelle · transfer · money order · Western Union · bank · swift

delegate

ambassador

Official foreign representative

delegate · messenger · diplomat · liaison · missionary · proxy · dispatch · deployment · assignment · posting

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possession/retention

sendkeep

Retain or fortified tower

retain · hold · hold onto · withhold · store

movement toward/away

sendbring

Carry to someone

fetch · retrieve · summon · recall · import

direction of transfer

sendreceive

Accept something offered

get · accept · obtain · acquire · collect

Phrases
Family

sent, consent, sending, resentment, resent, sends, sender, dissenter, send-off

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G