immerse

verb

im·​merse i-ˈmərs 

immersed; immersing

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

Synonyms

• absorb
• bemuse
• busy
• catch up
• engage
• engross
• enthrall
• enthral
• enwrap
• fascinate
• grip
• interest
• intrigue
• involve
• occupy

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

They are immersed in the natural world and in one another's company, but despite their intimacy, the elderly woman and girl remain a mystery to one another. —The Week Us, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024

We’re immersed in the perspectives of his family, all trying their best to be there for him in some capacity. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024

The dad-to-be then throws the leaves in the air one by one, with the cats jumping at them playfully—before one of the pets gets in the box to be fully immersed by the autumnal season. —Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

From an early age, she was immersed in wine culture, frequently visiting vineyards with her family and developing a refined palate for diverse wine profiles. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin immersus, past participle of immergere, from in- + mergere to merge

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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

-ˈər-zhən

-shən

noun