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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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
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 28 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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