Antonyms for emitting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ih-mit
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈmɪt


Definition of emitting

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Latin emittere "send forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + mittere "to send" (see mission). Related: Emitted; emitting.
  • verb diffuse, discharge
Example sentences :
  • At any rate, whatever the explanation, the sphere was emitting men!
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • He fell upon his back, emitting a shrill cry of alarm, like a woman's.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Butter was sizzling in the pans and emitting a sharp odor of burnt flour.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • "I should think so," said the Personage, emitting a long whiff of smoke.
  • Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy
  • The elderly serang, emitting a strange, inarticulate cry, gave the example.
  • Extract from : « A Personal Record » by Joseph Conrad
  • At the word salvation, I could see some emitting living fire for madness.
  • Extract from : « The Sleeping Bard » by Ellis Wynne
  • It has the power of emitting a disagreeable odour when chased or alarmed.
  • Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • The candle was at once lighted, emitting sparks as it began to burn.
  • Extract from : « True to His Home » by Hezekiah Butterworth
  • “Well now, about that jump,” he began, emitting a prolonged and delicate whiff.
  • Extract from : « Twice Bought » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Every mouth that was not making a contortion was emitting yells.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Victor Hugo » by Victor Hugo

Synonyms for emitting

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