immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially
: to plunge or dip into a fluid
Immerse the fabric completely.
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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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Visit Finland is offering a select number of people the chance to immerse themselves in Finnish culture in order to delve into the why and the how behind this country’s innate happiness.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
The Immersive competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Payton is an exceptional dancer who fully immerses herself in each style presented to her, demonstrating versatility and artistry across genres.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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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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