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Synonyms for “Remit” — 15 Other Ways to Say It

(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

Meaning of Remit

(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

15 Synonyms for Remit — Words Similar to Remit

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skill

/skɪl/
noun A2

The ability to do something competently, learned through experience.

Example: She has excellent cooking skills.

function

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
verb B2

To do what something is made for; to work or operate correctly.

Example: The new system functions very well in our office.

pay

/peɪ/
verb A1

Give money to buy or for a service.

Example: I paid for my lunch.

job

/dʒɑːb/
noun A1

Work that you do regularly in exchange for money; your profession or occupation.

Example: She got a new job at the hospital last month.

task

/tɑːsk/
noun A1

Work you need to finish.

Example: My task is to clean the kitchen.

payment

/ˈpeɪmənt/
noun A2

Money you give for something you buy.

Example: The payment is due tomorrow.

mandate

/ˈmændət/ or /mænˈdeɪt/
verb C1 Formal

To officially order or require something to happen. A government or authority mandates something when they make it a legal requirement or give someone official power to do something.

Example: The government mandates that all vehicles must meet emission standards.

assignment

/əˈsaɪnmənt/
noun B1 Formal

Homework or work that a teacher gives students to do, either in class or at home.

Example: The teacher gave us a challenging writing assignment for next week.

mission

/ˈmɪʃən/
noun B1

An important job or purpose that someone is sent to do.

Example: The astronauts had a dangerous space mission to the International Station.

liability

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
noun C1 Formal

Something you owe money for. A debt or obligation to pay someone.

Example: The company's liabilities include bank loans and accounts payable.

allocate

/ˈæləkeɪt/
verb C1 Formal

To divide something up and give it to different people or use it for different purposes in a planned way.

Example: The government allocates funds to education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

submit

/səbˈmɪt/
verb A2

To give or send something officially to someone in charge for them to look at.

Example: You must submit your assignment by Friday.

make

/meɪk/
verb A1

To build, create, or produce something new by putting materials together.

Example: I make breakfast every morning for my family.

remittance

/rɪˈmɪtəns/
noun C1 Formal

Money sent from one place to another, especially by workers abroad sending money home to their families.

Example: She sent a monthly remittance to her family back home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Remit

What is another word for "remit"?

Common synonyms for "remit" include: skill, function, pay, job, task.

What can I say instead of "remit"?

Try one of these alternatives: skill, function, pay, job, task. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.

When should I use "remit" instead of "skill"?

Use "remit" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "skill" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.

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