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submit
/səbˈmɪt/
to give in or present formally
Please submit your application before the deadline.
Give your application to the authority by the due date.
formal
to yield or surrender to a superior force or authority
The rebels had to submit to the king's rule.
The rebels accepted the king's authority after resistance.
Often implies defeat or compliance with external pressure.
general
to present something formally for consideration or approval
Students must submit their essays by Friday.
Students need to hand in their essays by the end of the week.
Commonly used in academic, professional, and legal contexts.
Engineering
technical
to subject to a process or treatment
The metal was submitted to high heat for testing.
The metal underwent high-temperature testing.
Used in technical fields to describe subjecting materials to conditions.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse 'submit' with 'sumbit' (a misspelling). Always use 'submit' for giving in or presenting formally.
Gold Rule
When to Use 'Submit'
Use 'submit' for formal presentations (e.g., assignments, applications) or yielding to authority. Avoid using it for casual handing over (e.g., 'pass the salt').
Word Origin
From Latin *submittere* (to lower, yield), combining *sub-* (under) + *mittere* (to send). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French *soumettre*.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'submit' often implies a power dynamic (e.g., submitting to authority). In academic/professional settings, it simply means to hand in work. Avoid confusion with 'submit to' (yield) vs. 'submit something' (present).
Word Breakdown
sub-
under, below
prefix-mit
send, let go
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