sends word

Lets them know

Sends word means to communicate a message, typically through an intermediary rather than directly: She sent word that she'd be late.

The phrase suggests formal or deliberate notification, often across distance or through channels: The king sent word to his generals.

It implies the message itself matters more than its medium.

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confirming · announcement · alerting · electronic · telephonic · courier · gestural · signaling · pictorial · invitation · clarifying · diplomatic exchanges · commanding · warning · coordinating · expressing · grapevine · persuading

Opposites
communication method

sends wordconfronts

Addresses a problem directly

meets with · shows up · visits · calls

information flow direction

sends wordhears

Perceives by ear

learns · finds out · listens

communication vs. silence

sends wordkeeps mum

ghosts · stonewalls · holds back · conceals · goes dark

Family

send, sends, word, words, sent, sending, sender, senders, resend

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