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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Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 2 May 2025
The Panorama, a temporary exhibition in place while the Pergamon Museum, one of the six buildings on the island, undergoes renovation, immerses visitors in an enormous artwork that depicts the ancient city of Pergamon in 129 A.D.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Brittany Shyne’s stunning directorial debut immerses audiences in the stories of Black farmers in the South, rendered with reverence and deep intention in every frame.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Although visitors can't swim at the beach in winter, they can be immersed in the island's rich culture and history.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 20 May. 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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