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emailed

v.
A2 Elementary US //iˈmeɪɫd// UK //ˈiːmeɪld// emailed

v. sent a message to someone using a computer or phone. You use this when you want to say you contacted someone through the internet.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'email'; refers to the act of sending a message via an electronic communication system.


SIMPLE

I emailed the report to my boss this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

She emailed the customer service team to ask for a refund after her package arrived damaged.

COMPLEX

Although they had previously spoken on the phone, the lawyer emailed the final contract to ensure there was a written record of the agreement.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and can take both a direct and indirect object (e.g., 'emailed him the file').

Pitfall

I emailed to him yesterdayI emailed him yesterdayWhen 'email' is used with a person as the object, it does not require the preposition 'to'.

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