Synonyms for

Submerge

Verb / sʌˈbmɜ:dʒ / Another word for submerge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to go completely under water or to cover something completely with water

Synonyms & similar words

overwhelm deluge inundate drown submerse immerse drown plunge sink bury engulf flood inundate overwhelm saturate suffocate swamp engulf descend dip drop plunge settle slip

Example sentences

  1. The ship began to submerge after the water started pouring in.
  2. I submerge the cake in frosting to make it taste better.
  3. The diver will submerge himself to see the underwater creatures.
  4. The whole town would submerge after the flood.
  5. The submarine must submerge to avoid detection.

Quotes

  • A person can't submerge and rise up again without being changed.
  • The world is a wide place where we stumble like children learning to walk. The world is a bright mosaic where we learn like children listening to tales. The world is a grandmother's lap where we nestle like children to listen to stories.
  • The deeper you submerge your mind into the ocean of literature and reading, the more treasures you discover.

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