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emit Listen to audio/iˈmɪt/ verb
emits; emit·ted; emit·ting
[+ obj] 1 : to send (light, energy, etc.) out from a source
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies. chimneys emitting thick, black smoke The flowers of this plant emit [=give off] a powerful odor.
2 : to make (a certain sound)
The brakes emitted a loud squeal. The students emitted [=let out] a (collective) groan as the test results were announced.

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