Immerse: meaning, definitions and examples

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immerse

[ ɪˈmɜːrs ]

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in water

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. To completely engage in something.

Synonyms

absorb, engage, involve

Examples of usage

I like to immerse myself in a good book on a rainy day.
She decided to immerse herself in learning a new language.
He was so immersed in his work that he lost track of time.

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in liquid

To dip or submerge in a liquid. To cover completely with a liquid.

Synonyms

dip, soak, submerge

Examples of usage

The chef immersed the vegetables in boiling water.
She immersed her feet in the cold river to cool off.
The fabric was immersed in dye to achieve the desired color.

Translations

Translations of the word "immerse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imersão

🇮🇳 डुबाना

🇩🇪 eintauchen

🇮🇩 mencelupkan

🇺🇦 занурювати

🇵🇱 zanurzać

🇯🇵 浸す (ひたす)

🇫🇷 immerger

🇪🇸 sumergir

🇹🇷 daldırmak

🇰🇷 몰두하다

🇸🇦 يغمر

🇨🇿 ponořit

🇸🇰 ponoriť

🇨🇳 沉浸 (chénjìn)

🇸🇮 potopiti

🇮🇸 dýfa

🇰🇿 батыру

🇬🇪 ჩაძირვა

🇦🇿 batırmaq

🇲🇽 sumergir

Word origin

The word 'immerse' comes from the Latin word 'immersus', which is the past participle of 'immergere', meaning to dip or sink into. The concept of immersing oneself in an activity or submerging an object in liquid has been a part of human culture for centuries. The word has evolved over time to encompass a broader meaning of deep involvement or complete coverage.