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

2

: engross, absorb

completely immersed in his work

3

: to baptize by immersion

Synonyms

• absorb
• bemuse
• busy
• catch up
• engage
• engross
• enthrall
• enthral
• enwrap
• fascinate
• grip
• interest
• intrigue
• involve
• occupy

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

Before long, a mentor relationship develops between the restaurant’s alternatingly stern and gregarious proprietor and his unlikely new employee, who drops out of school to immerse himself in Japanese culture, from learning the language to cooking the food and even writing haikus. —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024

The Meta Quest 3 immerses teens into a whole new world full of multiplayer entertainment, fitness activities, and more without worrying about tripping over wires. —Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024

In her free time, she can be found immersed in a good book, exploring new travel destinations, or cooking her favorite recipes in the kitchen. —Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024

This soundbar promises a great audio experience, immersing you in movies, concerts, or games. —Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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