immerse
Americanverb
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(often foll by in) to plunge or dip into liquid
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to involve deeply; engross
to immerse oneself in a problem
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to baptize by immersion
Related Words
See dip 1.
Other Word Forms
- immersible adjective
- reimmerse verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of immerse
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin immersus “plunged, sunken into,” past participle of immergere “to dip, plunge, sink into”; immerge
Example Sentences
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We're here to immerse ourselves in the night sky with the help of a guide.
From BBC
Mr. Kline’s timing is sublime, whether he’s immersed in Richard’s narcissism or enchanting a crowd of locals with an excerpt from, again, “Hamlet.”
Regardless of the opponent, the strategy doesn’t change, and facing three tough opponents will give the Bruins the opportunity to immerse themselves in a postseason environment.
From Los Angeles Times
Paul and Lorenze, both 28, immersed themselves in their nearly-married life last month when they listed their own properties to buy a Connecticut mansion, which they have been renovating since they closed on it.
From MarketWatch
"Rob is that kind of actor where he immerses himself so deeply you sort of don't know where he ends and the character begins," Evans said.
From BBC
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