Remit

Pronunciation: /riːˈmɪt/

Remit (verb)

  1. to send money to someone, usually by mail or online.
  2. to cancel or reduce a punishment or debt.

Examples

  • She will remit the payment by tomorrow.
  • They remit funds to their families every month.

Common collocations: remit funds, remit payment, remit a sentence, remit a fine, within the remit

Remit (noun)

  1. the area of responsibility or authority given to a person or group.

Examples

  • Education is within the remit of the local council.
  • The project falls outside his remit.

Synonyms of Remit

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Remit

  • when discussing keeping something
  • when discussing not releasing something