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(səbˈmɜːdʒ) or submerse (səbˈmɜːs) verb1. to plunge, sink, or dive or cause to plunge, sink, or dive below the surface of water, etc 2. (transitive)to cover with water or some other liquid 3. (transitive)to hide; suppress 4. (transitive)to overwhelm, as with work, difficulties, etc Derived forms submergence (subˈmergence) or submersion (səbˈmɜːʃən) noun Word origin C17: from Latin submergere, from sub- + mergere to immerse |