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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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
Abbey Marino-Briggs, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa and Founder of The Bold Professional, has spent the past seven years deeply immersed in the hiring process — managing recruitment, leading internship programs, and conducting over 1,000 job interviews.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Constructed in the space formerly known as the large mammal habitat, the space made visitors feel they were immersed in the animals’ habitats.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Now Welcoming Digital Nomads — What to Know Before Going
From the moment travelers step onboard, they’re immersed in the essence of New Zealand.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immerse. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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