Synonyms for

Omit

Verb / əʊˈmɪt / Another word for omit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To leave something out or not include it

Synonyms & similar words

leaveout pretermit overleap takeout attendto overlook include leaveoff drop miss except exclude neglect exclude skip miss neglect drop overlook disregard elide discard cut erase remove delete expunge suppress censor redact

Example sentences

  1. I have to omit the onions from the salad because I'm allergic to them.
  2. The teacher had to omit the last question from the test because she realized it was too difficult.
  3. The newspaper article had to omit some details to fit within the word limit.
  4. The chef decided to omit the sugar from the recipe to make it healthier.
  5. The author had to omit some parts of the story to make it shorter.

Quotes

  • The first duty of a newspaper is to be accurate. If it be accurate, it follows that it is fair. If it be not accurate, it may be fair or it may be unfair. That is entirely a matter for chance. - Arthur Brisbane
  • It is sometimes the man who opens the door who is the last to enter the room. - Chinese proverb
  • It is better to omit and be safe than to commit and be sorry. - Frederick W. Robertson

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