Send (verb):
- To cause to go or be taken to a destination:
- Example: “He sent a letter to his grandmother.”
- Example: “They sent the package via express delivery.”
- To dispatch or transmit something, especially by mail or electronic means:
- Example: “She sent an email to her colleagues.”
- Example: “The company sent out invitations to the event.”
- To cause to happen or take place, especially with the intention or purpose:
- Example: “He sent his resume to several companies.”
- Example: “She sent her condolences to the family.”
- To cause or compel someone to do something:
- Example: “The coach sent in a substitute player.”
- Example: “The judge sent him to jail for his crimes.”
Prepositions Used with “Send”
- Send to: Indicates the recipient or destination of what is being sent.
- Example: “He sent the package to his friend.”
- Example: “She sent an invitation to her colleagues.”
Collocations with “Send”
- Send a message
- Send an email
- Send a letter
- Send a package
- Send a text
- Send out
- Send off
- Send away
- Send for
- Send in
- Send someone to
- Send condolences
- Send invitations
- Send a signal
- Send a gift
- Send a reminder
- Send a fax
- Send a reply
- Send a thank-you note
Example Sentences
- He sent a birthday card to his sister.
- The company sent a representative to negotiate the contract.
- She sent an urgent message to her boss.
- They sent flowers to congratulate them on their anniversary.
- Please send me the information as soon as possible.
- He sent his application for the job last week.
- The teacher sent a note home with the student.
- They sent out invitations for the party next weekend.
- The radio station sends signals across the airwaves.
- She sent a text to confirm their dinner plans.
- They sent their daughter to a private school.
- The manager sent an email to all employees regarding the new policy.
- Please send the report to my office by the end of the day.
- The committee sent a letter of recommendation to the university.
- He sent a thank-you note to the host after the dinner party.
- The doctor sent her patient for further tests.
- They sent a rescue team to help the stranded hikers.
- She sent her manuscript to several publishers.
- He sent off his application before the deadline.
- The company sent samples of their products to potential clients.
- She sent her regrets that she couldn’t attend the wedding.
- The judge sent the criminal to prison for his crimes.
- The post office sent the package to the wrong address.
- They sent a reminder about the upcoming meeting.
- He sent his condolences to the family after their loss.
- The mayor sent an official letter to the city council.
- She sent a gift to her niece for her graduation.
- The company sent out a press release to announce the new product launch.
- He sent an inquiry to the customer service department.
- She sent a fax to confirm the reservation.
- The government sent aid to the disaster-stricken area.
- They sent a reply to her inquiry within 24 hours.
- He sent his manuscript to several literary agents.
- She sent her application form by registered mail.
- They sent a search party to find the lost hikers.
- The CEO sent a memo to all employees regarding the upcoming changes.
- He sent his best wishes to the newlyweds.
- The school sent a newsletter to all parents.
- She sent her resume to the hiring manager.
- They sent their daughter to study abroad for a year.
- He sent a signal to his team to start the operation.
- She sent a text message to cancel their dinner plans.
- The committee sent a proposal to the board for review.
- He sent an apology for the misunderstanding.
- They sent out a survey to gather feedback from customers.
- She sent for help when she couldn’t fix the problem herself.
- The captain sent a distress signal when the ship encountered trouble.
- He sent an update to his supervisor about the project progress.
- They sent a technician to repair the broken equipment.
- She sent a reminder about the upcoming deadline.