Definitions

remit

[ri-mit, ree-mit] / rɪˈmɪt, ˈri mɪt /

VERB

send, transfer

Synonyms

STRONG

address consign dispatch forward mail pay post route settle ship square transmit

WEAK

make payment

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep receive retain

WEAK

encourage forge

VERB

stop, postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defer

STRONG

abate absolve alleviate amnesty cancel condone decrease delay desist diminish dwindle excuse exonerate forbear forgive halt intermit mitigate moderate modify modulate pardon prorogue reduce relax release repeal reprieve rescind respite shelve sink slack slacken soften stay suspend wane weaken

WEAK

ease up fall away hold off hold up put off

Antonyms

STRONG

accuse advance aggravate allow approve blame carry on censure charge condemn continue develop enlarge expand extend go grow hold incite increase incriminate intensify irritate leave alone magnify permit prolong punish raise rise sentence strengthen worry

WEAK

encourage forge forward keep

Example Sentences

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The Fed’s roving remit and grand ambitions, however, expanded its surface area and exposed its vulnerability even more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coinbase’s remit now includes everything from electronic payments and stock trades to commodities and prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Legislation falls under the remit of Daera and Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has said he is aware of the "devastating impact" of livestock worrying.

From BBC

Keith and myself would look after most things under the first team's remit.

From BBC

But the Board's charter calls for "a more nimble and effective international peace-building body", suggesting its remit would be far wider, possibly to rival the UN.

From BBC

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