sub
mit
Third Person
submits
Present Participle
submitting
Past Tense
submitted
Past Participle
submitted
1
to accept the control, authority, or superiority of someone or something
- The defeated army was forced to submit to the conquerors' rule.
- Employees are expected to submit to company policies and regulations.
- The rebellious group ultimately submitied to the government's authority.
- In negotiations, both parties need to find common ground rather than forcing one to submit.
2
to present an idea, opinion, or argument for consideration, often in a formal or structured setting
transitive
- The lawyer submitted that the evidence was insufficient to prove guilt.
- She submitted that the project would fail without proper funding.
- I submit that this proposal offers the most practical solution to the problem.
- During the debate, one participant submitted that the current system was deeply flawed.
- The article submitted that climate change requires immediate global action.
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3
to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision
transitive
- He will submit his application for the job by tomorrow.
- The team submitted their report to the manager for approval.
- She decided to submit her manuscript to the publisher.
- The students must submit their assignments by the end of the week.
- After reviewing the documents, he was ready to submit them to the board.
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4
to agree or consent to undergo a particular process, approach, or way of handling
- She submitted to the strict training regimen, believing it would help her improve.
- The workers submitted to the new work schedule, despite its inconvenience.
- After a long discussion, they agreed to submit to the terms of the contract.
- The students submitted to the rules of the competition in order to participate.
- The team decided to submit to the manager's strategy, trusting in his leadership.
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5
to agree to let a third party make a decision or resolve a matter
transitive
- Both parties decided to submit the dispute to arbitration for resolution.
- They agreed to submit their case to the judge, trusting in the court's decision.
- The company will submit the issue to mediation, hoping for an amicable solution.
- They submitted their contract dispute to a neutral third party for arbitration.
- The workers chose to submit their grievances to the labor board for review.
6
to agree to something due to accepting the control, authority, or superiority of someone or something
- The defendant chose to submit to the terms of the settlement to avoid a prolonged legal battle.
- Citizens may need to submit to certain restrictions during times of emergency for the greater good.
- A successful partnership requires mutual respect, where both parties willingly submit to collaborative decision-making.
- Students are expected to submit to the rules and regulations of the school for a harmonious learning environment.