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immerse

Pronunciation: /ɪˈməːs/
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Definition of immerse

verb

  • 1 [with object] dip or submerge in a liquid:immerse the paper in water for twenty minutes
  • baptize (someone) by immersion in water.
  • 2 (immerse oneself or be immersed) involve oneself deeply in a particular activity:she immersed herself in her work she was still immersed in her thoughts

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin immers- 'dipped into', from the verb immergere, from in- 'in' + mergere 'to dip'

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