immerse

im·merse | \ i-ˈmərs

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immersed; immersing

Definition of immerse

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.

Recent Examples on the Web In the beginning of 2020, we were immersed in earthy, grounded Capricorn energy. — Amani Richardson, refinery29.com, "Before Venus Leaves Pisces, Put That Energy Into Your Sex Life," 28 Jan. 2020 Tiffany grew up immersed in the SSPX world: learning about the dangers of rock music, skipping adolescent experiments with makeup, avoiding any behavior that might tempt men into sin. — Emma Green, The Atlantic, "The Christian Withdrawal Experiment," 12 Dec. 2019 His first year, he was immersed in hands-on training. — Anchorage Daily News, "Pipes, plumbing, and public relations: The life of an Alaska water plant operator," 27 Nov. 2019 Gowin’s father was a preacher, and the photographer grew up immersed in the moral world of the Bible. — Max Norman, The New Yorker, "Emmet Gowin’s Tender Photography of Nuclear Destruction," 7 Nov. 2019 And you’ll be immersed in an aroma that’s second to none. — Janet Eastman, oregonlive, "This Oregon chocolatier makes gruesome and delicious voodoo bunnies and brains for Halloween," 28 Oct. 2019 Travelers today are passionate about immersing themselves in local cultures. — Popular Science, "Experience local cultures on a deeper level with these five travel apps," 28 Dec. 2019 Augmented-reality video games, HDTV, VR goggles—these days, everything seems to be about immersing yourself in a 3-D world that’s smack in your face. — Ann Lien, House Beautiful, "Step Into the "Cartoon Cafés" in Seoul," 1 Nov. 2019 Ballet Folklorico De Detroit brought classical dance styles from different Mexican regions to Rivera Court with the intention of immersing spectators in authentic Mexican culture, said the group's director and founder, Lance Rodriguez. — Omar Abdel-baqui, Detroit Free Press, "Ballet Folklorico De Detroit tells a story with traditional Mexican dance at the DIA," 27 Oct. 2019

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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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More Definitions for immerse

immerse

verb

English Language Learners Definition of immerse

: to put (something) in a liquid so that all parts are completely covered

: to make (yourself) fully involved in some activity or interest

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immerse

im·merse | \ i-ˈmərs

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immersed; immersing

Kids Definition of immerse

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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