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submission

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səbˈmɪʃən/

KK: /səbˈmɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of giving something for someone to consider or accept, often in a formal way. It can also refer to the state of being obedient or yielding to someone else's authority.


Example

Her submission of the project was well-received by the committee.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you finish your submission for the writing contest yet?
Sloth B
Not yet, I'm still trying to figure out the ending.
Sloth A
I think it's important to feel confident about your submission before sending it in.
Sloth B
You're right! I should probably give it another read-through.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
surrender
compliance
yielding
Antonyms
resistance
defiance
rebellion
Root Explanation

Submission → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word describes the act of sending oneself under the authority or control of another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send' — this helps you remember that submission means to send oneself under someone else's authority.

Visually Confused Words
unsubmission
resubmission
insubmission
subcommission
prosubmission
presubmission
nonsubmission
subrision
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