I. ˈsend verb
( sent ˈsent ; send·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sendan; akin to Old High German sendan to send, Old English sith road, journey, Old Irish sét path, way
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. : to cause to go: as
a. : to propel or throw in a particular direction
b. : deliver
sent a blow to the chin
c. : drive
sent the ball between the goalposts
2. : to cause to happen
whatever fate may send
3. : to dispatch by a means of communication
4.
a. : to direct, order, or request to go
b. : to permit or enable to attend a term or session
send a daughter to college
c. : to direct by advice or reference
d. : to cause or order to depart : dismiss
5.
a. : to force to go : drive away
b. : to cause to assume a specified state
sent them into a rage
6. : to cause to issue: as
a. : to pour out : discharge
clouds send ing forth rain
b. : utter
send forth a cry
c. : emit
sent out waves of perfume
d. : to grow out (parts) in the course of development
a plant send ing forth shoots
7. : to cause to be carried to a destination ; especially : to consign to death or a place of punishment
8. : to convey or cause to be conveyed or transmitted by an agent
send a package by mail
sent out invitations
9. : to strike or thrust so as to impel violently
sent him sprawling
10. : delight , thrill
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to dispatch someone to convey a message or do an errand — often used with out
send out for pizza
b. : to dispatch a request or order — often used with away
2. : transmit
• send·er noun
•
- send for
- send packing
II. noun
Date: 1726
: the lift of a wave : scend