Immerse: meaning, definitions and examples
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immerse
[ ɪˈmɜːrs ]
in water
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. To completely engage in something.
Synonyms
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.
in liquid
To dip or submerge in a liquid. To cover completely with a liquid.
Synonyms
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.