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remit

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

To send back or to cancel; often used in legal or formal contexts.

Detailed Definition
The term 'remit' historically refers to the act of sending something back, often in a legal or financial sense. In literature, it can also imply the cancellation of a debt or obligation. Its usage in the poem suggests a deeper emotional resonance, as it is tied to the concept of longing and the weight of unfulfilled requests.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Will you please 'remit?'" archaic forgive; enhanced: ""Will you please 'remit?'" release the debt"; Shakespearean mercy; contemporary: "Remit sins of past"; educational: "Remit pardon in dramatic dialogue."
Additional Notes
The word 'remit' is used in a context that evokes a sense of longing and sadness, making it an unfamiliar yet significant term in the poem.; Found in the poem, Remit by Edward Smyth Jones
Also Known As
forgive pardon absolve release
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