immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
3
: to baptize by immersion
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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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About two years later, the couple got engaged, and by then, Seehorn was immersed in Larson's family, which includes his two sons with Haney.
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Nicole K. Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
About two years later, the couple got engaged, and by then, Seehorn was immersed in Larson's family, which includes his two sons with Haney.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Starting this year, the Phoenix Fire Department is employing a new tactic — immersing heatstroke victims in ice on the way to the hospital, according to The Associated Press.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Like other Bluetooth speakers in the ULT Power Sound series, the mid-tier Field 7 is all about immersing you in lively, bass-heavy sound.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 21 May 2024
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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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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