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

The team fully immersed themselves in the island traditions and the use of Samoan and Pacific Islander language. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024

At the same time, we were both deeply immersed in this building of a social impact organization and all the trials and tribulations shared through that on a daily basis. —Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024

As the sun rises, the Dragon spacecraft is immersed in light. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Those who follow her can really get immersed in an experience that goes beyond the albums and the videos. —Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 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