submit
[suhb-mit]
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verb (used with object), sub·mit·ted, sub·mit·ting.
to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
to subject to some kind of treatment or influence.
to present for the approval, consideration, or decision of another or others: to submit a plan; to submit an application.
to state or urge with deference; suggest or propose (usually followed by a clause): I submit that full proof should be required.
verb (used without object), sub·mit·ted, sub·mit·ting.
Origin of submit
1325–75; Middle English submitten < Latin submittere to lower, reduce, yield, equivalent to sub- sub- + mittere to send
Synonyms for submit
Synonym study
1. See yield.
Antonyms for submit
1. fight.
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verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted
Word Origin for submit
C14: from Latin submittere to place under, from sub- + mittere to send
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