The difference between Conform and Submit

When used as verbs, conform means }} to act in accordance with expectations, whereas submit means to yield or give way to another.


check bellow for the other definitions of Conform and Submit

  1. Conform as a verb (intransitive, of persons, often followed by {{m, to):

    }} To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

  2. Conform as a verb (intransitive, of things, situations, etc.):

    To be in accordance with a set of specifications or regulations, or with a policy or guideline.

  3. Conform as a verb (transitive):

    To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.

  1. Submit as a verb (intransitive):

    To yield or give way to another.

    Examples:

    "They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

  2. Submit as a verb (transitive):

    To yield (something) to another, as when defeated.

  3. Submit as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.

    Examples:

    "I submit these plans for your approval."

  4. Submit as a verb (transitive, mixed martial arts):

    To win a fight against (an opponent) by submission.

  5. Submit as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To let down; to lower.

  6. Submit as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To put or place under.

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