What does the phrasal verb “send out” mean?

What are the definitions of “send out”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Send something to a lot of people.

  They SENT OUT a mailshot to all their existing customers.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “send out”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb send out is to distribute something, such as a message or item, to a large number of people. For example, it can mean sending invitations to a party, mailing newsletters to subscribers, or emailing updates to a group.

What are the different verb forms of “send out”?

Root Verb	send out
Third Person Singular Present	sends out
Present Participle	sending out
Simple Past	sent out
Past Participle	sent out

Example

The company sends out a newsletter every month.

Example

She sends out invitations for her birthday party.

Example

He is sending out job applications to various companies.

Example

Yesterday, they sent out a survey to all employees.

Example

The invitations have been sent out to all the guests.

What kind of phrasal verb is “send out”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“send out” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

The teacher sent out the exam results to the students.

Example

She sent the invitations out to her friends.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“send out” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

The teacher sent out the exam results to the students.

Example

She sent the invitations out to her friends.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “send out”?

Send out feelers

To gather information or opinions indirectly, often by asking questions or making casual observations.

Example

Before making a decision, she sent out feelers to see how her colleagues felt about the change.

Send out for

To order something, such as food or supplies, to be delivered.

Example

We sent out for pizza since we didn't have time to cook dinner.

Send out a signal

To communicate a message or intention, either directly or indirectly.

Example

His actions sent out a signal that he was not interested in the project.

Good things to know

Does “send out” have an informal or formal tone?

Send out is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as business communications or academic discussions.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “send out”?

Synonyms

• distribute
• disseminate
• spread
• circulate
• dispatch
• deliver
• transmit
• propagate

Antonyms

• receive
• collect
• gather
• retrieve
• hold
• keep
• withhold