Dictionary
English - Dutch
Send
sɛnd
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
verzenden, sturen, opsturen, doen
Send meanings in Dutch
verzenden
Example:
I will send you the files by email.
Ik zal je de bestanden per e-mail verzenden.
Can you send me that link?
Kun je me die link verzenden?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Commonly used in both personal and business communication when referring to transmitting information or items.
Note: This is the most general meaning of 'send' and can apply to various contexts, including emails, messages, and physical items.
sturen
Example:
She will send a message to her friend.
Ze zal een bericht naar haar vriend sturen.
Please send me your address.
Stuur me alsjeblieft je adres.
Usage: informalContext: Used mostly in everyday conversation, often when referring to communication or directing something.
Note: This term is widely used in casual contexts and is synonymous with 'verzenden.'
opsturen
Example:
I need to send this package to my grandmother.
Ik moet dit pakket naar mijn grootmoeder opsturen.
He will send the documents tomorrow.
Hij zal de documenten morgen opsturen.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Typically used when referring to sending physical items or packages.
Note: This term emphasizes the action of sending something physically through postal services or courier.
doen
Example:
I will send him to the store.
Ik zal hem naar de winkel doen.
She sent her child to school.
Ze heeft haar kind naar school gestuurd.
Usage: informalContext: Used in contexts where you are directing someone to go or do something.
Note: This meaning is often used in the context of directing people rather than sending objects or messages.
Send's synonyms
dispatch
To send off or deal with promptly.
Example: She dispatched the package to its destination.
Note: Dispatch often implies a sense of urgency or efficiency in sending something.
transmit
To send or pass on from one person, place, or thing to another.
Example: The radio tower can transmit signals over long distances.
Note: Transmit is often used in the context of sending signals, information, or messages.
forward
To send something on to a further destination.
Example: Please forward the email to the appropriate department.
Note: Forward specifically implies sending something to a subsequent recipient or location.
ship
To send goods or items by a specified method of transport.
Example: The company ships products to customers worldwide.
Note: Ship is commonly used in the context of sending physical goods or products.
Send expressions, common phrases
Send off
To dispatch or mail something to a destination.
Example: He sent off his application for the job yesterday.
Note: This phrase implies the action of sending something away, often with a specific purpose in mind.
Send out
To distribute or dispatch something to multiple recipients.
Example: The company sends out a newsletter every month.
Note: This phrase suggests sending something to a group or audience rather than to a specific destination.
Send for
To request someone to come or be brought to a place.
Example: I need to send for a repairman to fix the broken appliance.
Note: This phrase is used when calling for someone to come to a specific location or for a particular purpose.
Send in
To submit or forward something, especially as a response or contribution.
Example: Please send in your feedback by the end of the week.
Note: This phrase often involves sending something as a response to a request or as a contribution to a larger project.
Send off for
To request something to be sent to you by mail.
Example: She sent off for a free sample of the new product.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of requesting something to be sent to you, usually through a formal process.
Send up
To raise suspicions or cause alarm about something.
Example: His behavior sent up red flags for the teacher.
Note: This phrase conveys a figurative meaning of alerting someone to potential issues or concerns.
Send away
To dismiss or order someone to leave a place.
Example: The boss sent away the employee for his misconduct.
Note: This phrase indicates the action of forcing someone to leave or removing them from a particular location.
Send everyday (slang) expressions
Send a message
To communicate with someone by sending a message through text, email, or any other medium.
Example: Just send me a message when you're ready to leave.
Note:
Send someone packing
To force someone to leave a place or situation, often abruptly or rudely.
Example: If he keeps bothering you, just send him packing.
Note: Implies a more forceful or abrupt action compared to simply 'sending away.'
Send shivers down someone's spine
To cause someone to feel a sudden chill or a strong emotional reaction, often due to fear or excitement.
Example: The creepy music sent shivers down my spine.
Note: Figurative expression indicating a strong impact on someone's emotions or physical sensations.
Send chills up the spine
Similar to 'send shivers down someone's spine,' expressing a strong physical or emotional reaction.
Example: That horror movie never fails to send chills up my spine.
Note: Variation of the previous expression with the same meaning but using 'up' instead of 'down.'
Send someone to the moon
To greatly amuse or delight someone, to the point of feeling extremely happy or euphoric.
Example: That joke was so funny, it almost sent me to the moon.
Note: Exaggerated expression to convey extreme joy or amusement, not meant to be taken literally.
Send off a vibe
To give a particular impression or feeling to others, often through non-verbal cues or behavior.
Example: There's something about her that sends off a friendly vibe.
Note: Implies the projection of a certain aura or atmosphere rather than a physical transmission.
Send a chill down the spine
Similar to 'send shivers down someone's spine' or 'send chills up the spine,' conveying a sensation of fear or excitement.
Example: That ghost story sent a chill down my spine.
Note: Variation of the previous expressions to describe a chilling or thrilling effect.
Send - Examples
I will send you the package tomorrow.
Ik zal je het pakket morgen opsturen.
Can you send me the document via email?
Kun je me het document via e-mail sturen?
She always sends postcards to her friends when she travels.
Ze stuurt altijd ansichtkaarten naar haar vrienden wanneer ze reist.
Send grammar
Send - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: send
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): sent
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): sent
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): sending
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sends
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): send
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): send
Syllables, Separation and Stress
send Contains 1 syllables: send
Phonetic transcription: ˈsend
send , ˈsend (The red syllable is stressed)
Send - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
send: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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