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transmit Synonyms
Another word for transmit
Choosing another word for transmit depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To cause something, such as information, a message, or a disease, to pass from one person or place to another.
Usage Example
"Mosquitoes can convey infectious diseases to humans and animals."
Strongest
convey
transfer
pass on
Strong
spread
communicate
impart
disseminate
hand down
• verb (Context 2)
To broadcast or send out an electrical signal, radio wave, or television program.
Usage Example
"The satellite will broadcast live data and images back to the research station."
Strongest
broadcast
relay
Strong
send
beam
air
• verb (Context 3)
To allow heat, light, sound, electricity, or force to pass through a medium.
Usage Example
"Copper wires conduct electricity much more efficiently than many other metals."
Strongest
conduct
Strong
channel
carry
Opposites of transmit
The opposite of transmit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
receive
block
absorb
withhold
retain
insulate
contain
keep
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transmit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transmit