omit

[ oh-mit ]

verb (used with object)

, o·mit·ted, o·mit·ting.

1. to leave out; fail to include or mention:

   to omit a name from a list.

2. to forbear or fail to do, make, use, send, etc.:

   to omit a greeting.

omit

/ əʊˈmɪsɪbəl; əʊˈmɪt /

verb

1. to neglect to do or include
2. to fail (to do something)

Derived Forms

• omissible, adjective
• oˈmitter, noun

Other Words From

• o·mit·ter noun
• pre·o·mit verb (used with object) preomitted preomitting

Word History and Origins

Origin of omit¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English omitten, from Latin omittere “to let go,” equivalent to o- prefix meaning “to, toward, over, etc.” ( o2- ) + mittere “to send“

Word History and Origins

Origin of omit¹

C15: from Latin omittere, from ob- away + mittere to send

Example Sentences

Crucially, the ads omit the Project 2025 plan of Trump’s banning abortions nationwide without Congress.

From Slate

The process of flambeing the liqueur eliminates the sharpness of the alcohol and leaves behind a nicely caramelized flavor, but you can omit this step entirely, if you so choose.

From Salon

Given all he shared, Duncan asked: “How could you omit it?”

From Los Angeles Times

It would be better to omit if you do not have fresh.

From Salon

Butter/Oil: You may omit the butter in the cake recipe and use all oil.

From Salon

Related Words

• bypass
• delete
• discard
• disregard
• edit
• eliminate
• ignore
• neglect
• overlook
• prohibit
• skip
• withhold