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remit

rih-MIHT

Remit (verb) means to send money, especially as a payment. Example: “Please remit payment within thirty days of the invoice date.”

verb
1
To send money, especially as a payment.
"Please remit payment within thirty days of the invoice date."
2
To forgive or cancel a debt, punishment, or obligation.
"The judge remitted part of the fine due to his circumstances."
noun
1
The area of responsibility or authority given to a person or group.
"Reviewing planning applications falls outside the committee's remit."

How to use remit

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo send (usually money), to let something off (like a debt), or the scope of someone's job.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
remit payment within/outside someone's remit

Word forms

remitted past tense, remits plural, remits singular

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Etymology

From Latin remittere ("to send back"), from re- + mittere ("to send").

Origin: Latin

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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.

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