submerse

/ˈsʌmbɝrʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to plunge or be plunged into a liquid, especially water; to become or make something submerged or underwater

“The diver had to submerge to the ocean floor to find the sunken ship.”

2. verb

to surround or overwhelm someone or something, often with a strong emotion

“The crowd’s enthusiastic chanting started to submerge the quiet student in the sea of noise.”

3. noun

the act of submerging or becoming submerged

“The submerge of the ship caused a massive oil spill that affected the entire coastline.”

Synonyms

  • dip
  • dive
  • immerse
  • plunge
  • sink

Antonyms

  • emerge
  • rise