immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
Immerse the fabric completely.
3
: to baptize by immersion
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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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2022, when AD featured the Los Angeles residence of Emma Chamberlain, the wildly popular internet phenom was already immersing herself in the world of home decor, gaining confidence and inspiration from her work with the interiors firm Proem.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
The 18-track project clocks in at just over one hour, during which Martinez immerses listeners in the dystopian world of her mind.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Airbnb, fans will get to immerse themselves in the secret closet dedicated to the teen’s double life.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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