immerse
ih-MURS
Immerse (verb) means to put something completely under the surface of a liquid. Example: “Immerse the fabric in cold water before washing.”
verb
1
To put something completely under the surface of a liquid.
"Immerse the fabric in cold water before washing."
2
To involve oneself completely in an activity or experience.
"She immersed herself in the local culture during her year abroad."
"He immersed himself in research for his new book."
How to use immerse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo submerge something in liquid, or to become totally absorbed in an activity.
Common pairings
immerse yourself in
immerse in water
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- immerses
- Past tense
- immersed
- Comparative
- more immerse
- Superlative
- most immerse
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Etymology
From Latin immersus, past participle of immergere, from in- ("into") plus mergere ("to dip or plunge").
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Rhymes for immerse
verse
averse
inverse
reverse
adverse
diverse
universe
converse
perverse
disperse
traverse
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Frequently asked questions
What does “immerse” mean?
The word “immerse” means to put something completely under the surface of a liquid. In plain terms, to submerge something in liquid, or to become totally absorbed in an activity.
How do you pronounce “immerse”?
“Immerse” is pronounced ih-MURS (/ɪˈmɜɹs/ in IPA).
How do you use “immerse” in a sentence?
Here is “immerse” used in a sentence: “Immerse the fabric in cold water before washing.”
What part of speech is “immerse”?
“Immerse” is a verb.
Where does the word “immerse” come from?
The word “immerse” comes from Latin. From Latin immersus, past participle of immergere, from in- ("into") plus mergere ("to dip or plunge").
How many meanings does “immerse” have?
“Immerse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to put something completely under the surface of a liquid.
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