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submerge

1 of 1verb
/səbˈmɝdʒ/
Forms:submerges,submerging,submerged,submerged
1

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

  • The diver executed a somersault before submerging into the clear blue pool.
  • The storm caused the riverbanks to erode, making trees along the shore submerge in the water.
  • The heavy rock, when thrown into the lake, created ripples as it quickly submerged.
  • The submarine descended into the depths of the ocean, submerging beneath the waves.
Synonyms:
submerse
2

to envelop or immerse something entirely, making it inaccessible or hidden from view

transitive
  • The growing vines seemed to submerge the old house.
  • During the avalanche, snow would submerge entire slopes, burying everything in its path.
  • In the forest, fallen leaves would submerge the trail, making it challenging for hikers to follow.
  • The dense fog began to submerge the city, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Synonyms:
overwhelmdrown
3

to inundate or flood an area, object, or space with water

transitive
  • During the storm surge, the tidal waves threatened to submerge the coastal areas.
  • As the dam broke, the rushing water threatened to submerge the entire valley.
  • The melting snow in the spring would often submerge low-lying areas.
  • The river's swift currents during the monsoon season could submerge the stepping stones.
Synonyms:
delugeinundate
4

to intentionally immerse or place something beneath the surface of water

transitive
  • The chef decided to submerge the vegetables in a pot of boiling water to blanch them.
  • To clean the delicate crystal, she gently submerged the glassware in a basin of warm water.
  • The diver carefully submerged the underwater camera to capture the vibrant marine life.
  • The kids loved to submerge their toys in the bathtub during playtime
  • As part of the experiment, the scientist needed to submerge the specimen in a liquid solution.
Synonyms:
submerse