emit (v.)

  1. expel (gases or odors)

    [ Syn: breathe , pass off ]

  2. give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits

    [ Syn: give out , give off ]

  3. express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand

    [ Syn: utter , let out , let loose ]

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