Pronunciation: [səbmˈɪts tuː] (IPA) 
The spelling of the phrase "submits to" begins with the sibilant "s" sound, followed by a short "uh" vowel sound. The "b" and "m" consonants are pronounced distinctly and followed by a quick transition to the "i" sound. The "t" sound is produced through an interruption in the flow of air with the tongue, followed by the short "s" sound at the end of "to." Altogether, "submits to" is spelled /səbˈmɪts tu/.
Submits to:
The phrase "submits to" is commonly used to describe a person's or entity's act of accepting or yielding to authority, command, control, or direction by another individual, group, organization, or system. It implies a voluntary surrender of power, rights, or autonomy in favor of complying or acquiescing with someone or something else.
When a person or entity "submits to" another, they essentially place themselves under the supervision, jurisdiction, or rule of the person or entity they are submitting to. It denotes a certain level of obedience, agreement, or conformity with the directives, decisions, or expectations of the authority figure or system being submitted to.
This phrase can be applied in various contexts, such as when an individual willingly complies with the laws, regulations, or policies imposed by a governing body or entity. It can also encompass situations where an individual chooses to accept the instructions, orders, or guidance given by someone in a position of higher authority or expertise.
In some cases, the act of submitting to another may indicate a recognition of the superiority, wisdom, or legitimacy of the authority being submitted to. It can be seen as an act of respect, deference, or acknowledgement of an individual or system's rightful position or knowledge.
Overall, "submits to" implies a voluntary act of surrendering personal autonomy or authority in favor of aligning oneself with the wishes, instructions, or control of another person or entity.
The word "submits" comes from the Latin verb "submittere". It is a combination of the prefix "sub-" which means "under" or "below" and the verb "mittere" which means "to send or place". The meaning of "submit" is derived from the notion of "placing oneself below or under" something or someone.
The preposition "to" is derived from the Old English word "to" meaning "in the direction of" or "toward". It is used in the phrase "submits to" to indicate the action of yielding or surrendering to someone or something.
