immerse
Americanverb
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(often foll by in) to plunge or dip into liquid
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to involve deeply; engross
to immerse oneself in a problem
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to baptize by immersion
Related Words
See dip 1.
Other Word Forms
- immersible adjective
- reimmerse verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of immerse
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin immersus “plunged, sunken into,” past participle of immergere “to dip, plunge, sink into”; immerge
Example Sentences
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"Further, next-generation scientists immerse themselves in data science, in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and in electronics, and then go into industries with the deep skills they've gained while trying to answer these really difficult questions."
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
Regardless of the opponent, the strategy doesn’t change, and facing three tough opponents will give the Bruins the opportunity to immerse themselves in a postseason environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
“The Legend of Zelda,” “Metroid,” “Final Fantasy” and more would immerse players in heroic journeys full of epic achievements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
They weren’t in town to hear Britney Spears, immerse themselves in the Strip’s glitz and glamour, or answer the siren call of the blackjack tables.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
My response to my problems was to immerse myself in literature.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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