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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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 July 2025
Residents can stroll through peaceful pathways, immerse themselves in nature, and find inspiration along the community’s unique art and poetry trail.
—Brigitte Nowinski, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025
The fundamental issue here is mindset—limiting beliefs and biased thinking—and environments immersed in overwhelm.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The school focuses entirely on building character over grades and discovering a way of life immersed in nature.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for immerse
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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