verb trans
to cause or direct (somebody or something) to go to a place
An Ambassador is an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country — Henry Wotton
to cause (somebody or something) to go or move quickly or violently
The blow sent him half across the room
to cause (a message or communication) to be delivered or transmitted
You could send a fax
(often + out) to emit or discharge (something)
The kitchen sent out delicious aromas
to cause (somebody) to be in a specified state
The remark sent him into a rage
informal to delight or move (somebody)
(usu + for) to summon or order somebody or something
We had better send for a doctor
to send an order for (something) by post
to dismiss (somebody) roughly or in disgrace