submit vs send

Both 'submit' and 'send' are correct and commonly used in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Submit' is often used in the context of forms, applications, or assignments, implying a formal action of sending something for review or consideration. On the other hand, 'send' is a more general term that can be used in various situations to convey the action of transmitting something from one place to another.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 191 views

submit

The word 'submit' is correct and commonly used in English, especially in the context of forms, applications, or assignments.

Use 'submit' when referring to the action of sending something for review, consideration, or processing, especially in formal contexts.

Examples:

Please submit your application by the deadline.
Students are required to submit their assignments online.
You can submit your feedback through the online form.
Don't forget to submit your report to the supervisor.
He decided to submit a proposal for the project.

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Unless you have more evidence to submit.
Only one week left to submit your application.
The other option is to submit suspicious files during update.
After inserting the word click submit.
Authors are invited to submit their abstracts for oral presentation.
But you can submit questions to my office...
Great southern nobles submit credentials to the king.
Certain groups can submit applications online through the embassy websites.
Applicants usually submit their resume and application directly to ESL schools.
Manufacturers may submit their products for evaluation by Green Seal.
Developers submit the app to Android Market.
Applicants have until 23 January 2012 to submit their projects.
Member States submit cumulative values for output indicators.
It may submit memoranda and participate without vote in discussions.
Single-person businesses are also able to submit projects.
The Commission should submit imaginative proposals which help advance European integration.
The Netherlands has committed to submit these reports.
Lot 1: Public authorities can submit individual applications.
The obligation to submit bi-annual reports was not respected.
The applicant should submit a signed cover letter with the application.

Alternatives:

turn in
hand in
forward
present
file

send

The word 'send' is correct and commonly used in English in various contexts to convey the action of transmitting something from one place to another.

Use 'send' in a general sense when you want to convey the action of transmitting something from one place to another, without specific connotations of formality or review.

Examples:

I will send you the document via email.
Could you send me the details of the meeting?
She sent a gift to her friend for her birthday.
The company sends out newsletters to its subscribers.
He sent a message to his colleague about the change in plans.

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I repeat, please send backup and paramedics immediately.
Please send all records via private med link.
They can send it by satellite.
Taking the trouble to send someone...
Asked the university to send my diploma.
Great. And send doctor charming home.
Currently you send these remotely controlled vehicles that are armed.
Amsatou and her mother send greetings.
Tell Jordaan, next time send a professional.
They needed to send a message.
Your people didn't send ammunition.
Can't send an investigator till next week.
They send low security inmates here.
Detective Holder said he would send someone.
And please, send your babysitter away.
Tell Paige not to send another casserole.
Order Margot to send out rescue squads immediately.
People can afford to send their children there.
You'd better send for Mistress Munro.
People send me flowers sometimes, Jimmy.

Alternatives:

transmit
dispatch
forward
mail
ship

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