immerse

verb

im·​merse i-ˈmərs 

immersed; immersing

transitive verb

1

: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers

especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid

Immerse the fabric completely.

2

: engross, absorb

completely immersed in his work

3

: to baptize by immersion

Synonyms of immerse

• interest
• intrigue
• occupy
• fascinate
• involve
• attract
• engross
• engage
• busy

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

Marathon video podcasts from the manosphere to political livestreamers got popular not just because of clippers, but because people could immerse themselves in a creator’s world and build parasocial relationships. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

Because this movie relied on really immersing yourself into this environment. —Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Tuminelly immersed herself in the technical and operational aspects of the printing world, revisiting foundational methods while studying modern advancements. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026

This is the brand’s first adult-only, all-inclusive resort in the world with a biophilic design geared toward immersing guests in the natural surroundings. —Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for immerse

• adverse
• averse
• coerce
• disburse
• disperse
• diverse
• inverse
• obverse
• perverse
• rehearse
• reverse
• transverse

Kids Definition

immerse

verb

im·​merse im-ˈərs 

immersed; immersing

1

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

2

: to become completely involved in

immersed in a good book

immersion

-ˈər-zhən, 

-shən

noun