Submit Definition & Meaning
submit
- verb
- refer for judgment or consideration; "The lawyers submitted the material to the court"
- put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
- yield to the control of another
- hand over formally
- refer to another person for decision or judgment; "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"
- yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"
- accept or undergo, often unwillingly; "We took a pay cut"
- make an application as for a job or funding; "We put in a grant to the NSF"
- make over as a return; "They had to render the estate"
- accept as inevitable; "He resigned himself to his fate"
"Submit" in song lyrics
See how submit is used in real songs:
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"With both arms, 'til they all submit"
Aceyalone — Say -
"Cuz you know what we will never submit"
Aztlan Underground — Lemon Pledge -
"Your clique made their trip, I made them hoes submit"
DJ Butter f/ Almighty Dreadknaughts, D-12 — Desperados
Words that rhyme with submit
Usage tips for "submit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "submit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for submit to find words that pair well.