What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sent
Example
I sent the package to my friend in California. [sent: past tense]
Example
She sent an email to her boss asking for a day off. [sent: verb]
dispatched
Example
The company dispatched a team of technicians to fix the broken equipment. [dispatched: past tense]
Example
The restaurant dispatched the food delivery within 30 minutes. [dispatched: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sent is more commonly used in everyday language, while dispatched is more commonly used in professional or business contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sent and dispatched?
Dispatched is more formal than sent and is often used in professional or business contexts, while sent can be used in both formal and informal situations.
