Submerge: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something or someone goes underwater or below the surface, generally implying a more neutral or technical meaning.

• She submerged herself in the hot bath.
• The submarine will submerge for its mission.

Refers to completely involving oneself or something else in a liquid, or being deeply involved in an activity; it often has a more formal or intense connotation.

• She decided to immerse herself in her studies.
• The photographer immersed the film in the developing solution.

Implies a rapid or forceful movement into water or another substance, often associated with a sense of suddenness or daring.

• The car plunged into the river.
• He decided to plunge into the icy waters of the lake.

Commonly applied to the action of quickly dipping something into a liquid, especially in a casual or informal context such as food and drink.

• He likes to dunk his cookies in milk.
• She dunked the bread into the soup.

This word is often used when something is put under water or any other liquid. It can also metaphorically mean to completely immerse or cover something.

• The treasure was submerged under the ocean for centuries.
• He submerged himself in work to forget his worries.

This word usually means to stop something from being seen, heard, or felt. It has a more forceful or controlling connotation and can relate to feelings, information, or physical actions.

• He tried to suppress his anger during the meeting.
• The government suppressed the news to avoid panic.

Use this when you are talking about hiding something so that it cannot be seen or discovered. It often suggests intent and effort to keep something secret.

• She tried to conceal the letter in her drawer.
• He concealed his true feelings from everyone.

This is a common word for making someone or something hard to see or find. It can relate to both physical objects and emotions.

• He would always hide his toys under the bed.
• She hid her disappointment with a smile.