immerse

verb

im·merse i-ˈmərs

immersed; immersing

Synonyms of immerse next

transitive verb

: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers

especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web For that one weekend of the year, the future singer-songwriter was immersed in the culture of his mother’s people, the Choctaw-Apache. —

Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023 Nature enthusiasts immerse themselves in a diverse array of experiences, from scenic biking trails and winding hiking paths to birding spots and hidden coves. —

Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2023 With over 500 different titles to choose from, teens can get immersed in popular games, entertainment offerings, and other unique experiences designed for the VR space. —

Casey Clark, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023 Instead, the idea makes use of extremely cold and nonconductive liquids, like liquid nitrogen, to cool server systems by immersing them in the liquid. —

IEEE Spectrum, 16 Nov. 2023 Madelyn Cline, Stella McCartney & Aubrey Plaza Arrive at Met Gala Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado With the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, immerse yourself in 16 mineral hot springs, conveniently connected by heated walkways. —

Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023 We’re completely immersed in this fictional reality, one where Asher’s crippling social ineptitude is only magnified by his wife’s charisma. —

Alison Herman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023 But there are rewards to be had by viewers who welcome the chance to enter into a different kind of consciousness, not just to immerse themselves in the universe Jackson creates, but to unlock worlds of their own. —

Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023 Living in New York City, I’ve been immersed in these fashion trends since the start of the season. —

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