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submerge
[suhb-murj]
verb (used with object)
to put or sink below the surface of water or any other enveloping medium.
Synonyms: submerseto cover or overflow with water; immerse.
to cover over; suppress; conceal; obscure; repress.
His aspirations were submerged by the necessity of making a living.
verb (used without object)
to sink or plunge under water or beneath the surface of any enveloping medium.
to be covered or lost from sight.
submerge
/ səbˈmɜːs, səbˈmɜːdʒ, səbˈmɜːʃən /
verb
to plunge, sink, or dive or cause to plunge, sink, or dive below the surface of water, etc
(tr) to cover with water or some other liquid
(tr) to hide; suppress
(tr) to overwhelm, as with work, difficulties, etc
Other Word Forms
- submergence noun
- resubmerge verb
- unsubmerging adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of submerge1
Example Sentences
Devastating flooding has overwhelmed southern Thailand this week, particularly in Hat Yai, near the border with Malaysia, where large areas were submerged, pushing residents to seek shelter on rooftops.
Their findings, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, show that increased numbers of beachgoers have the strongest negative impact on species richness and biomass, especially in submerged zones.
Photos show vehicles and houses submerged in the city, while desperate residents await rescue on their rooftops.
The deluge has submerged more than 52,000 homes and left half a million households and businesses without power, according to reports.
I watch as a gargantuan sea monster breaks from the water, gives a squealing cry, and submerges once more.
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