Submit: meaning, definitions and examples

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submit

[ səbˈmɪt ]

Verb

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Verb}

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To send (information or a proposal) to be considered by others.

Synonyms

present, provide, send.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
submit	Used when delivering something for approval or consideration, often in formal or structured settings. Please submit your assignments by the end of the day. He decided to submit his application for the job.
send	Commonly used for delivering or dispatching something to someone, generally over a distance. Can you send me the documents as soon as possible? She decided to send a letter to her grandmother.
present	Best used when showing or offering something to someone, especially in a formal or ceremonial manner. She will present her findings at the conference. The award was presented to the winner by the CEO.
provide	Used when supplying or making something available to someone, usually in a helpful or necessary manner. Teachers provide students with the tools they need to succeed. Make sure to provide accurate information in your report.

Examples of usage

Please submit your application by Friday.
He submitted a report on the progress of the project.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

agree

To yield or surrender (oneself) to the will or authority of another.

Synonyms

comply, surrender, yield.

Examples of usage

He refused to submit to their demands.
The country was forced to submit to the terms of the treaty.

Translations

Translations of the word "submit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 submeter

🇮🇳 प्रस्तुत करना

🇩🇪 einreichen

🇮🇩 menyerahkan

🇺🇦 подати

🇵🇱 złożyć

🇯🇵 提出する (ていしゅつする)

🇫🇷 soumettre

🇪🇸 presentar

🇹🇷 sunmak

🇰🇷 제출하다 (jechulhada)

🇸🇦 تقديم

🇨🇿 podat

🇸🇰 predložiť

🇨🇳 提交 (tíjiāo)

🇸🇮 predložiti

🇮🇸 senda

🇰🇿 ұсыну

🇬🇪 წარდგენა

🇦🇿 təqdim etmək

🇲🇽 presentar

Etymology

The word 'submit' originated from the Latin word 'submittere', which means 'to lower, reduce, yield'. The term has evolved over time to represent the act of sending information or yielding to authority. 'Submit' is commonly used in formal and professional contexts to convey the act of providing or surrendering.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,299, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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