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The present tense form of 'emitting' is emit or emits. Example: The radio emits a strong signal. (The radio emits a strong signal.)
Definition of “emit”
- to release or give off (something)
- to produce and discharge (a sound, light, or odor)
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | emit |
| Present Continuous | emitting |
| Present Perfect | emitted |
Example
The device emits a bright light.
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They emit a strong odor.
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The flower is emitting a pleasant fragrance.
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They are emitting a buzzing sound.
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She has emitted a series of beeps.
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They have emitted a powerful burst of energy.
emit Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | emit |
| Singular Second Person (You) | emit |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | emits |
| Plural (We/You/They) | emit |
Example
I emit a calming aura.
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You emit positive energy.
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He emits a bright light.
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She emits a pleasant fragrance.
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It emits a high-pitched sound.
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We emit strong vibrations.
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You emit a soothing melody.
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They emit a powerful burst of energy.
