immerse

verb

im·​merse i-ˈmərs How to pronounce immerse (audio)
immersed; immersing
Synonyms of immerse

transitive verb

1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid
Immerse the fabric completely.
2
: engross, absorb
completely immersed in his work
3
: to baptize by immersion

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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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For Marxt and his collaborator, the filming process is about immersing themselves in this world to understand it and share the experience with an audience. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 In Bellés’s estimation, everyone involved with the film immersed themselves in the details, committing to whatever their role was with something like abandon. — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby Fully immerse yourself in the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, which strikes a perfect balance between architectural innovation and ecological sustainability. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The experience also marks a return to watching films after months spent largely immersed in her own writing. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immerse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin immersus, past participle of immergere, from in- + mergere to merge

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of immerse was in 1605

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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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immerse

verb
im·​merse im-ˈərs How to pronounce immerse (audio)
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
-ˈər-zhən, 
-shən
noun
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