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apply vs submit

submit vs apply

apply and submit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
submit No No Yes No
As verbs, submit is a hyponym of apply; that is, submit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: ask (for something)
  • submit: make an application as for a job or funding
Other hyponyms of apply include put in.
apply (verb) submit (verb)
ask (for something) accept as inevitable
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing accept or undergo, often unwillingly
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose put before
coat, cover or smear a surface with refer for judgment or consideration
give or convey physically yield to another's wish or opinion
avail oneself to yield to the control of another
ensure observance of laws and rules make an application as for a job or funding
apply oneself to hand over formally
be pertinent or relevant or applicable make over as a return
be applicable to; as to an analysis refer to another person for decision or judgment
Difference between apply and submit

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