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.
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The chef immersed the vegetables in boiling water.
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He was so immersed in his book that he didn't hear me come in.
immerse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with immerse
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.
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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'
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.
