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UK /["/səbˈmɪt/","/səbˈmɪts/","/səbˈmɪtɪd/","/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/səbˈmɪt/","/səbˈmɪts/","/səbˈmɪtɪd/","/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to give a document, proposal, etc. to somebody in authority so that they can study or consider it
In simple words: To give something for someone to look at or decide on.
Examples
- Please submit your application before the deadline.
- He decided to submit the report after finishing his research.
- You must submit your homework by Friday to receive full credit.
- In the meeting, she chose to submit her ideas for the new project.
- They had to submit to the rules of the competition.
- It's important to submit to the authority in a respectful manner.
- After a long discussion, he was ready to submit any objections.
Usage notes
Used in formal and neutral contexts, such as in applications or proposals. Avoid using ‘submit’ in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
submit + object
Memory hint
Think of a teacher asking for your homework to be 'submitted' on their desk.
Collocations
- 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
Synonyms
- present
- hand in
- propose
- file
- deposit
Antonyms
- withdraw
- cancel
Common mistakes
- 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.