26984 words

immerse

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
to become completely involved in something:

Examples:

She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture.
2
to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid:

Examples:

be immersed in The shells should be immersed in boiling water for two minutes.
3
to involve someone completely in an activity:

Examples:

She immersed herself wholly in her work.
4
To immerse something is also to put it completely under the surface of a liquid:

Examples:

Immerse the egg in boiling water.

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