What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
remitted
Example
I have remitted the payment for the invoice. [remitted: past tense]
Example
The patient's symptoms have remitted after taking the medication. [remitted: verb]
Example
I have remitted the project to my colleague for further review. [remitted: past participle]
remit
Example
Please remit the payment to our office by the end of the week. [remit: verb]
Example
The judge decided to remit the case to a higher court for further review. [remit: verb]
Example
I will remit the task to my assistant for completion. [remit: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Remit is more commonly used than remitted in everyday language, especially in financial and legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between remitted and remit?
Both remitted and remit can be used in formal and informal contexts, but remit is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
