send
Third Person
sends
Present Participle
sending
Past Tense
sent
Past Participle
sent
1
to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail
- I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail.
- Can you send the package to my home address instead of the office?
- She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas.
- Please send the invoice to our accounting department for processing.
- They promised to send the signed contract to us by the end of the week.
2
to direct or order someone to go to a specific direction or particular destination
transitive
- They sent a representative to the conference.
- Sarah couldn't attend, so they sent her sister as a replacement.
- The teacher sent the student to the principal's office for disciplinary action.
- He sent his son to the store for groceries.
- The university is sending researchers to study the wildlife in the area.
3
to cause the movement of an object or person in a specific direction or manner
transitive
- She sent the ball flying with a powerful kick.
- The slap on the back sent him stumbling a few steps forward.
- The explosion sent debris scattering in all directions.
- The cannon's blast sent a plume of smoke into the sky.
- A sudden gust of wind sent the papers on her desk flying.
Synonyms:
4
to cause a specific emotional or behavioral response in someone
- His hilarious impersonation of the boss sent the whole office into fits of laughter.
- The delicious aroma of the freshly baked bread sent my taste buds into overdrive.
- His harsh criticism sent her confidence plummeting.
- The gentle lullaby sung by her grandmother never failed to send her to sleep.
- The speech sent the crowd into a frenzy.
5
to communicate a message or information to someone through a written or electronic means
transitive
- They sent their congratulations on your achievement.
- My sister sends her best wishes.
- Please send my regards to your family.
- They send their love and congratulations.