Remit

/ɹɪˈmɪt/

Synonyms for "remit" (223 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (45)

Strong matches (67)

dispense fromdispense withdrop a letterdwindleeaseease offease upebbembarkenfeoffentrustexceptexculpateexcuseexemptexempt fromexonerateexpediteexportexpress
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extenuateextraditefall offfeeforgiveforwardfreefreightgive absolutiongive backgive dispensation fromgive in chargegive in trustgrant amnesty togrant forgivenessgrant immunitygrant remissionguerdonhold offhold upindemnifyinfeudateinstitutionalizeintermitjustifykeep the peacekeep within boundskeep within compasslessenlet downlet golet offlet upliquidatelive temperatelylooseloosenmailmitigate
Noun(5 words)
dutyforgiveindividually paidjurisdictionlocal-government policy
Verb(3 words)

Related words (111)

moderatenonprosnot make wavesnot resistpardonpaypay by installmentspay onpostpostponepractice nonviolencepractice self-controlprepayproroguepurgepurifyput backput offquash the chargerecommit
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recompensereducerelaxreleaserelegaterelentremandremiseremuneraterenderrepatriaterestorereturnrewardroutesalarysatisfysave the necessitysendsend awaysend backsend forthsend offsend to jailsend upset freesettlesettle downshelveshipshriveslackslack offslack upslackenslakesober downsparestaystrike a balancesubsidetake backtake in sailtendertransmittrustunbendunbraceunstrainunstringvindicatewater downweakenwhitewashwithdraw the charge
Verb(14 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: responsibility, abate, abated, absolve, absolve.
  • Sentence evidence is available for remit, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "remit".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "remit"

Keep "remit" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "remit" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "remit", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "remit" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

30 entries

Showing 16 of 30 words.

More specific

17 entries
area of responsibilitybank draftbank remittancecash remittancedebt forgivenessdutyelectronic funds transferfunctiononline paymentonline remittancepenalty reliefrefer to boardremand to courtsubmit to tribunaltaskwire remittance

Showing 16 of 17 words.

Collocations

10 entries
bank remittanceinternational remittancemonthly remittanceremit debtremit fineremit fundsremit moneyremit paymentremittance adviceremittance form

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

41 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

May we ask you to remit the settlement in full at your earliest convenience?

Source: tatoeba (36259)

That's not within my remit.

Source: tatoeba (574615)

I won't be able to remit the balance until the first of the month.

Source: tatoeba (2959339)

We will need to remit the case to a superior court.

Source: tatoeba (8657124)

Showing 4 of 41 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "remit"?

Closest matches include responsibility, abate, abated, absolve, absolve.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "remit"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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