submerge

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause something to be completely covered in a liquid, often a body of water.

  - "The submarine submerges deep into the ocean."
  - "The diver submerges himself in the pool for practice."
  - "The ship sank and was completely submerged in the water."

• Verb

  To place or immerse something in a liquid or other medium as a means of preserving, treating, or processing.

  - "The artifacts were submerged in a solution to clean and preserve them."
  - "The fruit was submerged in sugar syrup to make candied fruit."
  - "The cake was submerged in chocolate to make a chocolate covered cake."

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Synonyms

immerse , submerse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with submerge
surge , merge , derange , advantage

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Variants

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submerge , submerged , submergence , submergences , submerges , submergible , submerging

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Forms

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submerged, submerging, submerges, submergedly

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Etymology

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The word 'submerge' comes from the Latin word 'submergere', which means 'to dip under' or 'to immerse'.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, is where many submarines go to submerge, as it is the only place on Earth where humans have not yet reached the bottom.

2. Submerge is an anagram of the word 'merges', which means 'to come together'.

3. Submerged objects are often difficult to see, making them a popular subject for treasure hunts and underwater exploration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Immerse: Immerse is a related concept to submerge, meaning to surround completely or to plunge into a medium. It is often used interchangeably with submerge, but implies a more deliberate and intentional act of placing something into a medium.

2. Submerge underwater: Submerge underwater is a specific application of the word submerge, referring to the act of placing something or going underwater completely. It is often used in relation to submarines, ships, and scuba diving.

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Culture

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Submerge has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works related to the sea and underwater exploration. It is a common theme in science fiction and adventure stories. The word also has symbolic significance in various cultures, representing transformation, rebirth, or the unknown.

How to Memorize "submerge"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize submerge, imagine something being completely covered in a liquid, such as a submarine going underwater or an apple being submerged in water.

2. associate
   

   - To associate submerge with the act of dipping or immersing, or with the idea of being completely covered in a liquid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember submerge, use the mnemonic 'Submarine goes under Mariana Trench Everyday' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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