submitted - Master This Word
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submitted Word Meanings
- to present something for consideration
- to yield to a authority or control
- to accept or comply with someone's decisions
submitted Example Sentences
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submitted Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/səbˈmɪt/
US
/səbˈmɪt/
submitted Word Etymology
Root: sub- = under + mittere = to send. Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a letter being sent, delivered under someone's authority, representing the act of submitting your thoughts to someone in charge.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I lean forward and place the form on the screen with a steady press. I watch the cursor move, the page change, a small tension builds in my fingers as I hold the final keystroke. I set my jaw, I keep my eyes on the clock, and I let the moment finish and submit.
Real Context
Submit means to present something for consideration, to yield to authority or control, or to accept or comply with someone's decisions. In everyday use you submit forms, proposals, or work for review; you can also submit to a boss or court when you allow them to decide. The word comes from Latin sub- = under and mittere = to send, passed through Old French into English. A vivid memory image is sending a letter under someone’s oversight, or placing your ideas under their authority. Learners often confuse submit with 'submit to' as mere obedience, or think it always implies weakness, which can lead to awkward phrasing in formal writing.
Usage Reminders
- Use submit for formal delivery to review; say 'submit to' for yielding to authority; 'submit for' invites evaluation; avoid using 'submit' as a casual substitute for 'hand in'; pair with the right tense; check formality level in business writing.
Common Misconceptions
- Submit always means obeying; it's only about turning something in.
- Submit = surrender in every context; it can't be neutral.
- Confusing 'submit' with 'send' alone; you can submit to a person or to a process.
- Using 'submit' with wrong prepositions (e. g., 'submit at').
- Thinking 'submit' and 'comply' are interchangeable in all formal writing.
Thinking Differences
In English, submit spans both the act of handing something in and, in the 'submit to' sense, yielding to authority. Learners often default to the 'hand in' meaning and miss needing a preposition or the nuance of obedience in formal contexts.
Learning Tips
- memorize the three main senses (present for consideration, yield to authority, comply with decisions).
- Watch prepositions: submit to (authority), submit for (review).
- Pair with appropriate formality in business writing.
- Practice with forms and decision-based scenarios.
- Compare with synonyms: hand in, yield, comply, accept.
- Read sample sentences to notice tone differences.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'submitted' mean?
A.To send a document for consideration
B.To refuse an offer
C.To celebrate an event
D.To express an opinion
Step 2: Usage
Identify the correctly used sentence containing 'submitted'.
A.He submitted his application before the deadline.
B.She submitted her thoughts about the music.
C.They submitted the cake for the competition.
D.I submitted my shoes for the party.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'submitted'?
A.Presented
B.Rejected
C.Ignored
D.Confused
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'submitted'?
A.Rejected
B.Accepted
C.Presented
D.Promoted
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where something is submitted?
A.She is working hard on her project.
B.He prepared to hand in his final document.
C.They discussed the proposal at a meeting.
D.I was proud of my accomplishments.
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