immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
3
: to baptize by immersion
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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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There, visitors can immerse themselves in delights including that Haring carousel (with three-dimensional versions of his famous line drawings for seats) and a ferris wheel conceived by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Allowing your employees the freedom to immerse themselves in the unfamiliar generates creativity and adaptability, qualities that are difficult to teach in conventional settings.
—Joelle MacHia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Stroll in a festive town like Cedarburg or Lake Geneva
Sometimes feeling festive at the holidays is all about the vibes, and your family can immerse themselves in that wintry aesthetic by strolling and window-shopping in a retail area that's decked out for the holidays.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Costa Rica’s mountains feature some truly excellent whitewater experiences, immersing you deep in the jungle without the sound of motor encroaching on your experience.
—Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Allowing your employees the freedom to immerse themselves in the unfamiliar generates creativity and adaptability, qualities that are difficult to teach in conventional settings.
—Joelle MacHia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Stroll in a festive town like Cedarburg or Lake Geneva
Sometimes feeling festive at the holidays is all about the vibes, and your family can immerse themselves in that wintry aesthetic by strolling and window-shopping in a retail area that's decked out for the holidays.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Costa Rica’s mountains feature some truly excellent whitewater experiences, immersing you deep in the jungle without the sound of motor encroaching on your experience.
—Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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