send in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Submit something formally by post or email
Why “in”? Something goes into a system after it was held back, like a form, a story, or pressure.
“Send in your application by Friday.”
“Send in the form before noon.”
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send back
A contrast learners often mix up
Return something to where it came from
send out
A contrast learners often mix up
Dispatch to multiple recipients
cave in
Same in pattern: submission
Yield under pressure
give in
Same in pattern: submission
Stop resisting and accept defeat or pressure; Hand in completed work to a teacher or boss; Let a temptation or feeling overcome your self-control
hand in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally to a person or office; Return found property to authorities
take in
Same in pattern: submission
Understand and absorb information; Deceive or cheat; Alter clothing to make smaller
send ahead
Same base verb: send
Send someone or something before others arrive
send around
Same base verb: send
Circulate through a group
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