immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
Immerse the fabric completely.
3
: 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.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2006, Lamont, fueled by his personal fortune and some savvy political advisers, visited local Democratic party committees and immersed himself in the drudgery of running a statewide campaign.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
McEntire isn't just in the hospitality industry in real life; she's also immersed in it on TV — and her character in Happy's Place is influenced by what she's learned in the last three-and-a-half years of running her own restaurant.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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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
noun
-ˈər-zhən,
-shən
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