immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
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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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Instead, Glossier seamlessly integrated digital elements in the background to facilitate and elevate the consumer experience so visitors can be anchored and immersed into the space.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
For the present study, the researchers got 10 healthy, physically active males with an average age of 23 to immerse themselves in 14 °C (57.2 °F) water an hour a day for seven consecutive days.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex recently told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about their family immersing themselves in the local community, who have gotten to know her from school drop-offs and playdates with Archie and Lili.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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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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