immerse

verb

im·merse i-ˈmərs

immersed; immersing

Synonyms of immerse

transitive verb

: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers

especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid

Immerse the fabric completely.

: engross, absorb

completely immersed in his work

: to baptize by immersion

Examples of immerse in a Sentence

Immerse the fabric completely in the dye. She had immersed herself in writing short stories. He immersed himself in the culture of the island.

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Bucci wanted to immerse himself in the centre of the international show jumping world. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 At the restaurant, tables plonked in the sand feel intimate and experiential as well as immersed in the changing colors of the sunset sky. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Related In one clip, she and Turner can be seen laughing together as the singer makes a basketball shot, while other photos show the couple spending time immersed in lush flower fields. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 To prepare for the role, Hale immersed himself in his character's reality, spending a day and night on the streets without a phone, money, identification or personal belongings. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immerse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin immersus, past participle of immergere, from in- + mergere to merge

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of immerse was in 1605

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immerse

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im·merse im-ˈərs

immersed; immersing

: to plunge into something (as a fluid) that surrounds or covers

: to become completely involved in

immersed in a good book

immersion

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-shən

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