submit — to formally give or hand over something for consideration or judgment
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to formally give or hand over something for consideration or judgment
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈmɪt/
Example Sentences
- I forgot to submit my homework and now my teacher thinks I'm a rebel without a cause.
- Please submit your resume through our online portal.
- The superhero refused to submit to the villain's demands, even though he was wearing a really stylish cape.
submit
VERB[/səbˈmɪt/]
to formally give or hand over something for consideration or judgment
She submitted her job application before the deadline.
All researchers submitted their reports before the meeting. (📄 Document + 📥 Hand In → Submit)
She submitted her proposal, committed to the project, and received permission to begin.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin submittere, a compound of sub- (under, below) and mittere (to send). Originally meant to send under or place beneath, eventually acquiring the sense of yielding to authority or presenting for consideration.
Breakdown
sub- (under, below) + mittere (to send, throw). The prefix sub- indicates subordination or positioning beneath, while mittere carries the primary meaning of dispatch or transmission.
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📝Examples
“I forgot to submit my homework and now my teacher thinks I'm a rebel without a cause.”
“Please submit your resume through our online portal.”
“The superhero refused to submit to the villain's demands, even though he was wearing a really stylish cape.”
“You need to submit the form before the deadline.”
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