submit

[ suhb-mit ]

verb (used with object)

, sub·mit·ted, sub·mit·ting.

1. to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).

   Synonyms: resign, agree, obey, bow, comply

   Antonyms: fight

2. to subject to some kind of treatment or influence.
3. to present for the approval, consideration, or decision of another or others:

   to submit a plan;

   to submit an application.

4. to state or urge with deference; suggest or propose (usually followed by a clause):

   I submit that full proof should be required.

verb (used without object)

, sub·mit·ted, sub·mit·ting.

1. to yield oneself to the power or authority of another:

   to submit to a conqueror.

2. to allow oneself to be subjected to some kind of treatment:

   to submit to chemotherapy.

3. to defer to another's judgment, opinion, decision, etc.:

   I submit to your superior judgment.

submit

/ səbˈmɪt /

verb

1. often foll by to to yield (oneself), as to the will of another person, a superior force, etc
2. foll by to to subject or be voluntarily subjected (to analysis, treatment, etc)
3. troften foll byto to refer (something to someone) for judgment or consideration

   to submit a claim

4. tr; may take a clause as object to state, contend, or propose deferentially
5. introften foll byto to defer or accede (to the decision, opinion, etc, of another)

Derived Forms

• subˈmitter, noun
• subˈmittal, noun
• subˈmittable, adjective

Other Words From

• sub·mit·ta·ble sub·mis·si·ble [s, uh, b-, mis, -, uh, -bel], adjective
• sub·mit·tal noun
• sub·mit·ter noun
• sub·mit·ting·ly adverb
• non·sub·mis·si·ble adjective
• pre·sub·mit verb (used with object) presubmitted presubmitting
• re·sub·mit verb resubmitted resubmitting
• un·sub·mit·ting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of submit¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English submitten, from Latin submittere “to lower, reduce, yield,” equivalent to sub- “under, below, beneath” + mittere “to send”; sub-

Word History and Origins

Origin of submit¹

C14: from Latin submittere to place under, from sub- + mittere to send

Synonym Study

See yield.

Example Sentences

The sentencing review is now open for submissions from the public about how the prison system can be improved and will submit findings to the Lord Chancellor by Spring 2025.

From BBC

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From BBC

The Senate approval process requires nominees to submit financial disclosure forms, fill out a questionnaire - which differs based on the role - and testify before a Senate committee.

From BBC

Schools will submit their picks to the district, which will then place bulk orders.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Slate

Related Words

• propose
• put
• refer
• suggest
• table
• urge