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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Daron James, IndieWire, 15 Nov. 2025
Scorsese, who provided script notes while immersed in his three-and-a-half-hour epic, expressed his satisfaction with the finished film.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
From observation decks to zodiacs and kayaks, the yacht’s amenities will allow guests to fully immerse themselves leading up to, during, and after the eclipse.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
That decade of work resulted in a documentary that doesn’t just focus on famous names and historic events but immerses viewers in late 18th century America.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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