Cool MateCall it in vs Notify vs Submit
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Call it in
InformalTop 5,000 (fairly common)
Notify
Top 2,000 (common)C1verb
Submit
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
| Call it in | Notify | Submit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kɔːl ɪt ɪn//🇺🇸 //kɔl ɪt ɪn// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/səbˈmɪt/","/səbˈmɪts/","/səbˈmɪtɪd/","/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səbˈmɪt/","/səbˈmɪts/","/səbˈmɪtɪd/","/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To request or inform something by phone. | to tell someone about something | To give something for someone to look at or decide on. |
| Example | Please call it in when you arrive at the site. | Competition winners will be notified by post. | Please submit your application before the deadline. |
| Register | Informal | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb | |
| Collocations | call it in to, call it in at, call it in afterwards | forthwith, immediately, promptly, be obliged to, be required to, must, of, to | formally, respectfully, humbly, ask somebody to, invite somebody to, require somebody to, for, to, voluntarily, willingly, meekly, refuse to, agree to, be prepared to, to |
| Antonyms | - | ignore, neglect, overlook | withdraw, cancel |
| Common mistakes | Incorrectly using with formal language., Confusing with 'call out' which means to shout or announce., Using as a question, it should be a statement. | Using 'notify' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will notify' instead of 'I will notify you')., Confusing 'notify' with 'inform' — while similar, 'notify' implies a more formal notification., Mixing up prepositions (e.g., saying 'notify with' instead of 'notify about') | Confusing 'submit' with 'send' - 'Submit' often implies a formal process., Using 'submit' without a clear object., Overusing 'submit' instead of simpler verbs like 'give' or 'hand in' in informal scenarios. |
| Usage notes | Use in casual conversations, often about work or reporting. Avoid in formal settings. | Use 'notify' in situations where you are formally informing someone, like in business or official contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. | Used in formal and neutral contexts, such as in applications or proposals. Avoid using ‘submit’ in very casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Call it in vs Notify vs Submit
What's the difference between Call it in, Notify, and Submit?
Call it in: To request or inform something by phone. Notify: to tell someone about something Submit: To give something for someone to look at or decide on.
Which is more advanced: Call it in, Notify, and Submit?
Notify is the highest level, at C1, on the CEFR scale.
Can you show an example of each?
Call it in: Please call it in when you arrive at the site. Notify: Competition winners will be notified by post. Submit: Please submit your application before the deadline.
Can I use Call it in, Notify, and Submit interchangeably?
Not always. Call it in, Notify, and Submit are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.