Kilo Lingo

/tɾansmiˈtiɾ/

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Translation

to transmit, to broadcast, to pass on

Word origin

From Latin transmittere, from trans ('across') plus mittere ('to send'). The same mittere gives English 'transmit' and 'mission'.

Origin
Latin
Root
transmittere
English cognates
transmit, mission

Grammar

Verb type-ir regular

Examples

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The radio is going to broadcast the match tonight.

.

I want to pass on my thanks to everyone.

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How is this disease transmitted?

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Parents pass on their values to their children.

ceremonia .

The channel broadcast the ceremony live.

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This word is part of lesson 88.