immerse

[ɪˈmərs]

immerse Definition

  • 1to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest
  • 2to dip or submerge something completely in a liquid

Using immerse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immerse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She immersed herself in the study of ancient history.

  • Example

    The chef immersed the vegetables in boiling water.

  • Example

    He was so immersed in his book that he didn't hear me come in.

immerse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for immerse

Antonyms for immerse

Phrases with immerse

  • deeply absorbed in one's own thoughts

    Example

    He sat there, immersed in thought, for hours.

  • fully immersed

    completely involved in an activity or experience

    Example

    The students were fully immersed in the language immersion program.

  • completely surrounded by and involved in a particular culture

    Example

    Living with a host family allowed her to become immersed in the local culture.

Origins of immerse

from Latin 'immersus', past participle of 'immergere', meaning 'to dip in'

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Summary: immerse in Brief

To 'immerse' [ɪˈmərs] is to involve oneself deeply in an activity or interest, or to dip or submerge something completely in a liquid. Examples include 'She immersed herself in the study of ancient history,' and 'The chef immersed the vegetables in boiling water.' Phrases like 'immersed in thought' and 'fully immersed' denote complete involvement, while 'immersed in culture' implies being surrounded by and involved in a particular culture.