immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
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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Sean Neumann, People.com, 12 June 2025
These teens were sometimes gasping and talking to the screen, laughing at points, fully immersed, fully relating, even feeling nostalgic for TikTok trends that were popping three years ago.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The godmother of folk has emerged from the diamonds and rust to bear some advice: The antidote to watching and reading too much news is immersing yourselves in the fictional Pacific Northwest.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 June 2025
In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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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