remit
13 synonyms for remit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To send money, especially as a payment.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To send money, especially as a payment.
“Please remit payment within thirty days of the invoice date.”
How to use remit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
remit payment
within/outside someone's remit
Etymology
From Latin remittere ("to send back"), from re- + mittere ("to send").
Full origin of remit →Frequently asked questions
What does “remit” mean?
The word “remit” means to send money, especially as a payment. In plain terms, to send (usually money), to let something off (like a debt), or the scope of someone's job.
How do you pronounce “remit”?
“Remit” is pronounced rih-MIHT (/ɹiˈmɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “remit” in a sentence?
Here is “remit” used in a sentence: “Please remit payment within thirty days of the invoice date.”
What is another word for “remit”?
Words with a similar meaning to “remit” include responsibility, purview, jurisdiction and brief.
What part of speech is “remit”?
Depending on how it is used, “remit” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “remit” come from?
The word “remit” comes from Latin. From Latin remittere ("to send back"), from re- + mittere ("to send").
Is “remit” a common word?
“Remit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “remit” have?
“Remit” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to send money, especially as a payment.
