immerse

verb im·merse \ i-ˈmərs \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

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Definition of immerse

immersed; immersing

transitive verb

1 : to plunge into something that surrounds or covers; especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid

2 : engross, absorb

completely immersed in his work

3 : to baptize by immersion

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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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Tonning talked her way into deckhand gigs on Zerlang’s tugboats and the Madaket, and immersed herself in the local maritime culture, taking up residence in a trailer at the boatyard.

— robert earle howells, SFChronicle.com, "Insider: A sea captain’s guide to Eureka," 5 July 2018
Since the book was published, Pliska has immersed himself in gardening with the varieties that his subjects would have known.

— adrian higgins, sacbee, "Historian’s got the dirt on what presidents used to grow," 1 June 2018
The Harvard grad immersed herself in the education system, then recruited community members and teachers to commit four years to researching best practices of alternative schools around the nation.

— eva fedderly, The Christian Science Monitor, "In a New Orleans school, improving outcomes one student at a time," 25 Apr. 2018
The executive added that Mr. Ma would much rather be immersed in developing new products and services.

— alyssa abkowitz, WSJ, "For China, Tech Giant Tencent Is Both a National Champion and a Threat," 9 July 2018
The master suite that is immersed in all this with glass walls on three sides.

— jenny xie, Curbed, "Indoor-outdoor modern house with lap pool asks $2.45M," 26 June 2018
That was just the latest evidence of a kid who is truly immersed in the journey and not feeling pressured to reach the destination tomorrow.

— dan wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "After an energized offseason, what are the Bears' expectations in 2018?," 14 June 2018
In short, Pochettino should heed his own advice by moving to a club where winning is immersed, for better or worse, in the fabric of the club, rather than seen as something intangibly out of reach.

— SI.com, "Why Pochettino Should Switch Make the Controversial Switch From Spurs to Chelsea This Summer," 17 May 2018
The resort resembles Southern Spain’s charm and guests feel as though they are immersed in a quaint Spanish village.

— emily lockwood, azcentral, "Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia," 23 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of immerse

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

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First Known Use: 15th century

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immerse Synonyms

Synonyms

absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, engross, enthrall (or enthral), enwrap, fascinate, grip, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy;

Near Antonyms

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary;

hypnotize, mesmerize;

distract, preoccupy;

hog, monopolize;

Phrases

catch one's eye;

IMMERSE Defined for English Language Learners

immerse

verb

Definition of immerse for English Language Learners

: to put (something) in a liquid so that all parts are completely covered
: to make (yourself) fully involved in some activity or interest

IMMERSE Defined for Kids

immerse

verb im·merse \ i-ˈmərs \

Definition of immerse for Students

immersed; immersing

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

2 : to become completely involved with

She was immersed in a good book.

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