Submit
/səbˈmɪt/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo accept or yield to a superior force or to the will or authority of another.
/səbˈmɪt/
To yield to the power or authority of another.
The rebels were forced to submit after a long siege.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game and your friend is way better. If you 'submit,' it's like saying, 'Okay, you win!' or accepting the rules of the game, even if you don't like them. Like when you submit to your parents' rules.
👶 For kids: To give in to someone else, like when you lose a game and say, 'Okay, you win!'
More Examples
He submitted to his father's wishes.
I will submit to your requests.
How It's Used
"The defeated army was forced to submit to the conquering empire."
"Citizens submit to the laws of their government."
To present (a proposal, report, or other matter) to a person or body for consideration or judgment.
/səbˈmɪt/
To present a proposal, report, or other document for consideration or judgment.
Please submit your application by Friday.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're handing in your homework, or sending a form online. 'Submit' means to give something to someone for review, like submitting a photo for a contest.
👶 For kids: To give something to someone, like your homework to your teacher.
More Examples
The scientists submitted their research findings to the journal.
I have submitted my taxes.
How It's Used
"Students submit their essays before the deadline."
"Companies submit proposals for government contracts."
To present (oneself) to a person or body for consideration or action.
/səbˈmɪt/
To put oneself forward for consideration.
She submitted herself as a candidate for the position.
💡 Simply: Imagine you want a job or to enter a talent show. When you 'submit,' you are offering yourself or your information for the purpose of being considered.
👶 For kids: To offer yourself for something, like a job or a contest.
More Examples
He submitted his name to the lottery.
I submitted my artwork to the gallery.
How It's Used
"He submitted his resume for the job."
"She submitted her entry into the contest."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin *submittere* ('to put under, lower'), from *sub* ('under') + *mittere* ('to send, let go').
Historically used in legal and military contexts to denote surrender or obedience to authority, and in formal settings for presenting documents.
Memory tip
Think of a soldier submitting on the battlefield.
Word Origin
"to put under, lower, to send or release"