Submit

Definition

Submit is a verb. It means to present or hand over something for consideration or judgment, or to accept authority or control willingly.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪt/
• Respelling: suhb-MIT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪt/
• Respelling: suhb-MIT

Etymology

The word "submit" originates from Latin "submittere," meaning "to send or put under," from "sub-" (under) and "mittere" (to send).

Derivatives

• Submission (noun)
• Submittal (noun)
• Submitted (adjective)
• Submitting (noun/verb)
• Resubmit (verb)

Synonyms

• Present
• Yield
• Propose

Antonyms

• Resist
• Withhold
• Reject

Usage

The term "submit" is widely used in contexts involving authority, judgment, or academic and professional settings. Examples include "Please submit your assignment by Friday" and "They had to submit to the rules of the competition."

Related Terms

• Submission: The act of presenting something for consideration.
• Compliance: The act of conforming to rules or authority.
• Proposition: A proposal or suggestion presented for consideration.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To present for consideration: Refers to handing over something for review or judgment.
  • Example: "You must submit the application before the deadline."
• To yield to authority: Refers to willingly accepting control or guidance.
  • Example: "He had to submit to the committee's decision."