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submit

/səbˈmɪt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To yield or surrender, especially to a superior force or to the will or authority of another.

  • Verb

    To present or hand over for consideration, approval, or decision.


Pronunciation
  1. /səbˈmɪt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with submit
commit , quit , firm it , grit
Variants
List of all variants of submit that leads to same result
submit , submits , submitted , submitting , re-submission , re-submissions , re-submit , re-submits , re-submitted , re-submitting , resubmission , resubmissions , resubmit , resubmits , resubmitted , resubmitting
Forms
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submitted, submitting, submittedly


Etymology
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Originally meaning to place or put under, from the Latin 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first known use of the word 'submit' in English was in the 14th century?

  2. Submit is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object to complete its meaning.


Related Concepts
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  1. yield: Related concept: Yielding or surrendering to something, often used interchangeably with 'submit'.

  2. surrender: Related concept: To give up or yield control to another, often used interchangeably with 'submit'.


Culture
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In literature, 'submit' is often used in the context of power dynamics, such as in Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' where the character Isabella must submit to the Duke's demands. In music, 'submit' can be found in the title of songs by various artists, such as 'Submit to Love' by Bobby Caldwell and 'Submit to the Rhythm' by C+C Music Factory.

How to Memorize "submit"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person placing an object under the control of another person or entity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'submit' with the idea of yielding or giving in.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Under Their Control' to remember the meaning of 'submit'.


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