Submit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /səb-ˈmit/ sub·mit

Meaning & Definition of Submit

Submit (verb)

  1. to yield to governance or authority
  2. to subject to a condition, treatment, or operation
  3. to present or propose to another for review, consideration, or decision; also, to deliver formally

Submit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

    "in the end he submitted and agreed to take that awful-tasting medicine"

    similar: blink, bow, budge, capitulate, concede, give in, knuckle under, quit, relent, succumb, surrender, yield, say uncle, throw in the towel
    related: acquiesce, defer
    opposite: resist
    near: contend, fight, hold off, battle, breast, combat, confront, counter, defy, face, meet, object, oppose, repel, thwart, withstand

  2. to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)

    "refusing to submit to sleep, she stayed by her son's hospital bed the whole night"

    similar: bow, cave (in), give in, succumb, surrender, yield
    related: cater (to), gratify, indulge, wallow, acquiesce (to), concede (to), buckle (under), knuckle under, give over (to)
    opposite: hold off, resist
    near: battle, breast, combat, confront, counter, defy, face, fight, meet, object, oppose, repel, thwart, withstand, reject, bridle, check, constrain, curb, inhibit, restrain, stifle

  3. to yield to the control or power of enemy forces

    "the fort's commander received orders not to submit under any circumstances, as reinforcements were on the way"

    similar: capitulate, fall, give up, knuckle under, succumb, surrender
    related: bow, buckle, cave (in), collapse, give (in), hand over, relinquish, lose, concede, fail, fold
    opposite: endure, stand
    near: buck, defy, fight, oppose, repel, resist, withstand, beat, overcome, win, conquer, prevail, triumph

Related Entry: Submit (to) (verb)

Submit (to) is a different word from Submit. The synonyms below are for submit (to), not for submit.

  1. as in defer (to), surrender (to)

    similar: defer (to), surrender (to), yield (to), adhere (to), comply (with), conform (to), follow, goose-step (to), mind, obey, observe, accede (to), acquiesce (to), agree (to), assent (to), attend, hear, heed, listen (to), mark, note, notice, regard, take, watch
    opposite: defy, disobey, rebel (against), disoblige, challenge, dare, refuse, renounce, repudiate, direct, lead, brush (off), disregard, ignore, overlook, overpass, pass over, tune out, wink (at), dismiss, pooh-pooh, shrug off, breach, break, infringe, transgress, violate, deride, flout, mock, scoff (at), scorn, mutiny (against), revolt (against), buck, combat, contest, dispute, fight, oppose, resist, withstand

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Submit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Submit:

blink, bow, budge, capitulate, concede, give in, knuckle under, quit, relent, succumb, surrender, yield, cave (in), fall, give up, say uncle, throw in the towel

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Submit

Words with the opposite meaning of Submit:

resist, hold off, endure, stand

Related Words for Submit

acquiesce, defer, cater (to), gratify, indulge, wallow, acquiesce (to), concede (to), buckle (under), give over (to), buckle, collapse, give (in), hand over, relinquish, lose, fail, fold

Near Antonyms of Submit

contend, fight, battle, breast, combat, confront, counter, defy, face, meet, object, oppose, repel, thwart, withstand, reject, bridle, check, constrain, curb, inhibit, restrain, stifle, buck, beat, overcome, win, conquer, prevail, triumph

Word Forms of Submit

Inflections: submitted, submitting

Origin & Etymology of Submit

Middle English submitten, from Latin submittere to lower, submit, from sub- + mittere to send

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Submit

Words & Phrases Containing Submit

resubmit

Frequently Asked Questions about Submit

What does "Submit" mean?

"Submit" means to yield to governance or authority. As a verb, it is defined as: to yield to governance or authority. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Submit"?

Other words for "Submit" include blink, bow, budge, capitulate, concede, give in, knuckle under and quit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Submit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Submit"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Submit". Common alternatives include blink, bow, budge, capitulate, concede, give in, knuckle under, quit, relent and succumb.

What is the opposite of "Submit"?

Antonyms of "Submit" include resist, hold off, endure and stand. Near antonyms include contend, fight, battle and breast.

How do you use "Submit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Submit" in a sentence: "in the end he submitted and agreed to take that awful-tasting medicine"; "refusing to submit to sleep, she stayed by her son's hospital bed the whole night"; "the fort's commander received orders not to submit under any circumstances, as reinforcements were on the way".

Is "Submit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Submit" is a verb.

Is "Submit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Submit" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Submit"?

"Submit" is pronounced /səb-ˈmit/ and divided into syllables as sub·mit.