Synonyms for

Submitted

Verb / sʌˈbmɪtɪd / Another word for submitted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give something to someone in authority for them to consider or decide upon.

Synonyms & similar words

render passon putin accede submit relegate resign putforward bow subject posit state givein take reconcile defer present surrendered delivered presented lodged filed posted sent dispatched forwarded transmitted conveyed communicated relayed reported announced proposed suggested recommended advised

Synonyms by register

Formal

presented proposed tendered lodged

Informal

handed in sent in gave in put forward

Literary

yielded acquiesced capitulated

Antonyms

resisted defied opposed rebelled challenged fought disobeyed

Common collocations

  • submitted a proposal
  • submitted an application
  • submitted a report
  • submitted to pressure
  • submitted evidence
  • submitted a claim
  • submitted a manuscript

Word family

noun submission
verb submit
adjective submissive
adverb submissively

Usage note

Often used in contexts of offering something for consideration or judgment, or of yielding to a superior force or authority. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I submitted my application for the scholarship.
  2. She submitted her resignation letter to her boss.
  3. The company submitted a proposal for a new project.
  4. He submitted his manuscript to the publisher.
  5. The athlete submitted to the drug test as required.

Quotes

  • A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. - William James submitted by Robert S. Griffin
  • The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. - Paul Valéry submitted by Robert S. Griffin
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. - Jordan Peterson submitted by Phoebe Wang

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