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immerse

verb
ɪˈmɜːrs

Meaning

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
to dip into liquid; to involve deeply in an activity
to involve oneself deeply in an activity or interest; to submerge in a liquid

Example Sentences

Immerse yourself in the new language.

She likes to immerse herself in good books.

She decided to immerse herself in the study of ancient history.

Example Expressions

immerse oneself in

Synonyms

submerge, absorb, engross, involve, engage, surround, dip, plunge
Entry 1
submerge, absorb, engross, involve, engage, surround
Entry 2
submerge, dip, engross, absorb
Entry 3
absorb, engage, submerge, involve, plunge

Antonyms

detach, withdraw, surface, emerge, separate, distance, ignore, neglect
Entry 1
detach, withdraw, surface, emerge, separate, distance
Entry 2
emerge, surface, withdraw, detach
Entry 3
ignore, neglect, withdraw

Collocations

immerse in, immerse yourself, fully immerse, completely immerse, immerse in thought, immerse oneself, immerse completely, immerse deeply
Entry 2
immerse in, immerse yourself, fully immerse, completely immerse
Entry 3
immerse in thought, immerse oneself, immerse completely, immerse deeply

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