omit
Americanverb (used with object)
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to leave out; fail to include or mention.
to omit a name from a list.
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to forbear or fail to do, make, use, send, etc..
to omit a greeting.
verb
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to neglect to do or include
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to fail (to do something)
Other Word Forms
- omissible adjective
- omitter noun
- preomit verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of omit
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English omitten, from Latin omittere “to let go,” equivalent to o- prefix meaning “to, toward, over, etc.” ( o2- ) + mittere “to send“
Example Sentences
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Howell omitted his name from his clients’ tax returns and listed different “preparer” entities in an attempt to avoid IRS scrutiny, according to court filings.
From MarketWatch
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the ECB "need to act fast" because omitting players based on their nationality "should not be allowed to happen".
From BBC
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday the England and Wales Cricket Board "need to act fast" because omitting players based on their nationality "should not be allowed to happen".
From BBC
The so-called core rate of inflation, which omits food and energy, also increased 0.4% in December.
From MarketWatch
The British and Irish Lions duo were omitted from the matchday squads for the first two fixtures against Italy and England following doubts over their form.
From Barron's
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