English Dictionary
Definition of “immerse”
immerse (ɪˈmɜːs
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- (often foll by in) to plunge or dip into liquid
- (often passive) often foll by in to involve deeply; engross ⇒
to immerse oneself in a problem
- to baptize by immersion
Alternative Forms
imˈmersible adjective Word Origin
C17: from Latin immergere, from im- (in) + mergere to dip
Usage examples
As I watch her immerse herself in the music, new barriers silently erect themselves between us.
Alex George, LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)He lowered the window to get a clearer look at the village community in which he planned to immerse his family.
Country Life (2004)YOU'D expect an actor of Matt Damon's standing to immerse himself in the celebrity lifestyle.
Australian News Misc (2004)I suspect he wants to immerse himself totally in club affairs, to prepare for the manager's role at Newcastle.
Sun, News of the World (2000)They immerse themselves in work or sport, they have affairs with younger women, they take to drink.
Dorothy Rowe, BEYOND FEAR (2002)
