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What does submit mean in English?

"Submit" can have a few different meanings in English, depending on the context:

1. To give something to someone for their consideration or approval:

* "I submitted my application for the job."

* "The students were asked to submit their essays by Friday."

* "Please submit your request in writing."

2. To yield to a superior force or to the will of another:

* "He submitted to the demands of the kidnappers."

* "She submitted to her husband's wishes."

* "The army was forced to submit after the battle."

3. To present oneself for a particular purpose:

* "The athlete submitted herself to rigorous training."

* "The witnesses submitted themselves to questioning."

4. To give in, yield, or surrender:

* "He finally submitted to his fate."

* "The rebels submitted after the city was captured."

The meaning of "submit" will be clear from the context of the sentence.

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