Synonyms for

Send

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

Definition

to cause or order something to be taken, brought, or transmitted to another place.

Synonyms & similar words

post institutionalise transmit mail commit institutionalize transport charge sendoff ship place direct getoff air broadcast station sendout beam dispatch transmit deliver mail forward ship post convey transfer give relay broadcast communicate impart announce inform notify report

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispatch transmit convey forward

Informal

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Literary

waft bear dispatch

Antonyms

receive get accept hold keep retain withhold

Common collocations

  • send a message
  • send an email
  • send a letter
  • send a package
  • send help
  • send a signal
  • send a request
  • send a gift

Word family

noun sending
verb send
adjective sent

Usage note

While 'send' can be used for physical objects, it's most commonly used for electronic communication like emails or messages. Be mindful of the context when choosing between formal and informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I will send you a package in the mail.
  2. Please send me an email when you get a chance.
  3. I need to send this fax before the deadline.
  4. Can you send me the link to that website?
  5. I'm going to send this message to all of my friends.

Quotes

  • We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston S. Churchill
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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