immerse

verb

im·​merse i-ˈmərs 

immersed; immersing

transitive verb

1

: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers

especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid

2

: engross, absorb

completely immersed in his work

3

: to baptize by immersion

Synonyms

• absorb
• bemuse
• busy
• catch up
• engage
• engross
• enthrall
• enthral
• enwrap
• fascinate
• grip
• interest
• intrigue
• involve
• occupy

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the years of work, the renovation allowed Goggins to immerse himself in two of his great love languages, art, and design, as the couple brought their new vision to life. —Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025

Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club, a luxury resort located just steps from Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman sea, is the ultimate getaway for design lovers looking to immerse themselves in Thai traditions. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

First steps into basketball Like most other kids growing up in Europe, soccer was king for Ugbo’s childhood — playing it, watching it, being immersed. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Feb. 2025

Timothée Chalamet immersed himself in the time period to play Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. —Jen Juneau, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for immerse

• adverse
• averse
• coerce
• disburse
• disperse
• diverse
• inverse
• obverse
• perverse
• rehearse
• reverse
• transverse

Kids Definition

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

-ˈər-zhən

-shən

noun