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Submerse: meaning, definitions and examples

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submerse

 

[ sษ™bหˆmษœหrs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water immersion

To submerse means to place something under the surface of a liquid, usually water. This action can involve fully or partially immersing the object, often leading to it being completely enveloped by the liquid. Submerging is commonly used in various contexts, such as cooking, diving, or scientific testing, where items need to be engulfed by a fluid. It can also suggest a figurative sense of deep involvement or engagement in a particular activity or environment.

Synonyms

douse, engulf, immerse, sink, submerge.

Examples of usage

  • He decided to submerse the vegetables in boiling water.
  • The diver will submerse himself to explore the coral reef.
  • Every summer, she loves to submerse her feet in the cool lake.
  • The artists aimed to submerse the audience in a world of sound.

Translations

Translations of the word "submerse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น submergir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฌเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช untertauchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merendam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฝัƒั€ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zanurzyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒˆใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plonger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sumergir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์ˆ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponoล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponoriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ‰ๆฒก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potopiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถkkva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏาฃะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sumergir

Etymology

The word 'submerse' originates from the Latin 'submergere', which is composed of 'sub-', meaning 'under', and 'mergere', meaning 'to plunge' or 'to dip'. This term has been utilized in the English language since the late 16th century and typically pertains to the action of plunging or sinking something below the surface of a liquid. Over time, its usage has been expanded and adapted to various contexts, incorporating both literal and metaphorical meanings. The concept of submersion has been a crucial aspect in literature, art, and science, often illustrating themes of surrender, exploration, and transformation. In contemporary usage, 'submerse' is less common than its synonym 'submerge,' but it retains a place in more poetic or specialized texts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,879, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.