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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Shirl Leigh
april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Try immersing it in cold water for about 30 minutes to help revive it—or incorporate it as an ingredient.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
In a bold new configuration of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, audiences will find themselves at the very heart of the action — immersed in the intrigue and theatrical spectacle that promises to make this production truly epic.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immerse
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 8 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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