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Turning in material for evaluation, yielding to another’s authority, and a forced‑hold technique used in combat sports are all aspects of submission.
Examples
The champion's signature submission is the armbar.
The editor requested a revised submission.
After a long struggle, the submission ended the bout.
Training focuses on recognizing and defending against a submission.
Through submission, he found peace.
Similar words
entry
rear‑naked choke
compliance
acquiescence
proposal
yielding
choke
application
obedience
deference
Meanings
Examples
The submission was due by midnight.
After reviewing the submission, the committee approved the project.
She attached a cover letter to her submission.
Multiple submissions were received for the competition.
The editor requested a revised submission.
His submission included charts and references.
Similar words
application
proposal
entry
filing
Examples
His submission to the new policy was immediate.
She accepted the decision with calm submission.
The child's submission made the teacher smile.
Their submission to the leader was unquestioned.
Through submission, he found peace.
The crowd showed submission after the ruler's speech.
Similar words
obedience
compliance
subservience
acquiescence
deference
yielding
Examples
The boxer applied a submission that forced his opponent to tap out.
After a long struggle, the submission ended the bout.
He escaped the submission just before the referee stopped the fight.
Training focuses on recognizing and defending against a submission.
The champion's signature submission is the armbar.
Fans cheered when the submission was executed perfectly.
Similar words
hold
lock
choke
armbar
rear‑naked choke
submission hold
Etymology
From Latin submissio, from submittere ‘to send under, to lower’.
FAQ
What does submission mean in a business context?
It refers to the act of turning in a document, proposal, or other material so that it can be evaluated or approved.
How is submission used to describe yielding to authority?
It describes the condition of giving up one’s own will and accepting the power or wishes of another.
What is a submission in mixed martial arts?
It is a hold or maneuver that forces the opponent to tap out or concede.
Can submission be both a noun and a verb?
No, submission is a noun; the related verb is submit.
What are common mistakes when using submission?
People often confuse the noun with the verb submit or with the adjective submissive, leading to incorrect sentences.
What are synonyms for submission when referring to a document?
Synonyms include application, proposal, entry, filing, paper, document, request, and petition.
What are antonyms of submission?
Antonyms include rejection, refusal, rebellion, and defiance.
Where does the word submission come from?
It originates from Latin submissio, derived from submittere meaning ‘to send under, to lower’.
How can I improve my submission in a sports competition?
Practice the specific holds, study defensive techniques, and work on timing to apply the submission effectively.
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