Remit (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Defer
• Set Back
• Put Off
• Postpone
• Table
• Shelve
• Prorogue
• Hold Over
• Put Over

Hypernyms

• Delay

Hyponyms

• Respite
• Call
• Probate
• Hold
• Reprieve
• Suspend

Meaning ²

Release from (claims, debts, or taxes); "The taxes were remitted".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

• Strike Down

Meaning ³

Refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Remand
• Send Back

Related Words

• Remit (noun)
• Remission (noun)
• Remitment (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Make slack as by lessening tension or firmness.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Slacken

Hypernyms

• Loosen

Hyponyms

• Douse

Meaning ⁵

Send (money) in payment; "remit $25".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Related Words

• Remittance (noun)
• Remittal (noun)
• Remitment (noun)

Meaning ⁶

Forgive; "God will remit their sins".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Meaning ⁷

Diminish or abate; "The pain finally remitted".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Fall
• Lessen

Related Words

• Remittent (adjective)
• Remittal (noun)
• Remission (noun)