immerse

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im·merse | \ i-ˈmərs

immersed; immersing

Definition of immerse

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

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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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