Collocation
send a message
to communicate with someone by writing to them, especially by text or an app
Definition
'send a message' is a common English collocation. to communicate with someone by writing to them, especially by text or an app
send + (someone) + a message
“I will send a message when I arrive.”
Examples
- Please send a message if you are running late.
- I sent a message to confirm the time of the meeting.
- She will send a message when she gets home.
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- Can you send him a message to call me back?
- I will send you a message as soon as I have an update.
- He sent her a message to apologize for the misunderstanding.
- If anything changes, send a message to the whole group.
- They sent a message through the app because calling was not possible.
- Before you leave, send a message to your host to let them know your arrival time.
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