Emitted vs. Remitted — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Emitted and Remitted
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Emitted
To give or send out (matter or energy)
Isotopes that emit radioactive particles.
A stove emitting heat.
Remitted
To transmit (money) in payment.
Emitted
To give out as sound; utter
"She emitted her small strange laugh" (Edith Wharton).
Remitted
To refrain from exacting (a tax or penalty, for example); cancel.
Emitted
To voice; express
Emit an idea.
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Remitted
To pardon; forgive
Remitted their sins.
Emitted
To issue with authority, especially to put (currency) into circulation.
Remitted
To restore to a former condition or position.
Emitted
Simple past tense and past participle of emit
Remitted
To refer (a case) to another court for further consideration or action.
Remitted
To refer (a matter) to a committee or authority for decision.
Remitted
To allow to slacken
The storm remitted its fury.
Remitted
To transmit money.
Remitted
To diminish; abate
The symptoms of the disease remitted.
Remitted
A matter remitted for further consideration.
Remitted
Chiefly British An area of responsibility; scope.
Remitted
Simple past tense and past participle of remit
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