yield, submit, capitulate, succumb, relent, defer mean to give way to someone or something that one can no longer resist. yield may apply to any sort or degree of giving way before force, argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
1. to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively). 2. to subject to some kind of treatment or influence. 3. to present for approval or consideration. 4. to state or urge with deference; suggest or propose: I submit that full proof is required.
Definition of submit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Factsheet What does the verb submit mean? There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb submit, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Discover everything about the word "SUBMIT" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.
"Submit" primarily involves offering something, such as a proposal, application, or piece of work, for review and judgment by another. This form is standard in educational, professional, and creative fields, where feedback and approval are sought.
Some common synonyms of submit are capitulate, defer, relent, succumb, and yield. While all these words mean "to give way to someone or something that one can no longer resist," submit suggests full surrendering after resistance or conflict to the will or control of another.
