Definition of the word submit

The word "submit" has its roots in Latin. The Latin verb "submittere" means "to throw or put under" and is a combination of "sub" (under) and "mittere" (to throw or put). In the 14th century, the Latin phrase "submittere se" or "to submit oneself" was translated into Middle English as "to submitte or to putten under". Initially, the word "submit" meant to put someone or something under someone's control or authority. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of surrendering or yielding to a higher authority, opinion, or decision. Today, "submit" can also refer to the act of sending information or a file to a server for processing, as well as giving up one's will or desires to please someone else. Despite its origins in Latin, the word "submit" has taken on a broader sense and is now widely used in various contexts, making it an integral part of modern English vocabulary.