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
Etymology
Origin of immerse
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin immersus “plunged, sunken into,” past participle of immergere “to dip, plunge, sink into”; see immerge
Explanation
If you immerse yourself in your work, you completely involve yourself in it, spending long hours in the office and thinking about work all the time. Immerse can also mean to submerge in a liquid. A science experiment might tell you to immerse a piece of paper completely in water. If you are a swimmer immersed in a rigorous training regimen, you might be immersing yourself in the pool several times a day.
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Example Sentences
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Beyond Meat last month said it had partnered with distributor Big Geyser to launch its new Beyond Immerse sparkling drink, which contains protein and fiber, in New York this summer.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Skinny cans of the fruit-flavored, carbonated Beyond Immerse are now for sale by a “test kitchen” announced by the company last fall to offer new products in limited quantities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Immerse yourself in the Gentle Monster x Bratz world, complete with a massive, interactive Bratz doll object and Gentle Monster’s ultramodern 2025 Pocket Collection.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025
Immerse yourself in lush vineyards and savor the chance to engage with passionate winemakers as we raise our glasses to the community.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
“Isn’t she grand? Well, class, this is your chance. Immerse yourself in this experience. Have a listen to her story.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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