Submit to Meaning in English
expression
səbˈmɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
suh-MIT too, suh-MIT tuh, suh-MIT ti
səbmˈɪt/ /tˈuː
suhb-MIT TOO
Definition
To accept the authority or control of someone or something, often unwillingly, or to agree to obey.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or literary. Common with authorities ('submit to the law'), processes ('submit to testing'), or emotions ('submit to fear'). Implies lack of willingness or being forced. Not for handing in documents; use 'submit' alone for that. Distinct from 'give in', which is more informal.
Spanish: someterse a - rendirse antePortuguese (BR): submeter-se a - render-se aPortuguese (PT): submeter-se a - render-se aChinese (Simplified): 屈服于 - 顺从于Chinese (Traditional): 屈服於 - 順從於Hindi: के आगे झुकना - के आगे समर्पण करनाArabic: يخضع لـ - يرضخ لـBengali: আত্মসমর্পণ করা - মেনে নেওয়া (কর্তৃত্ব/নিয়ন্ত্রণ)Russian: подчиниться - покоритьсяJapanese: 従う - 屈するVietnamese: phục tùng - khuất phụcKorean: 복종하다 - 굴복하다Turkish: boyun eğmek - teslim olmakUrdu: تابع ہونا - سر تسلیم خم کرناIndonesian: menyerah - tunduk
Example Sentences
He refused to submit to his boss's demands.
basic
Sometimes we must submit to the law.
basic
She didn't want to submit to the new rules.
basic
After a long fight, he finally had to submit to reality.
natural
Don't just submit to fear—stand up for yourself.
natural
Sometimes you simply have to submit to the process and trust it will work.
natural