immerse

see definition of immerse

verbsubmerge in liquid
verbbecome deeply involved

Synonyms for immerse

verb submerge in liquid

Antonyms for immerse

baptize

verb. initiate in church rite

bathe

verb. wash with water and, usually, soap

bathed

verb. wash with water and, usually, soap

bathing

verb. wash with water and, usually, soap

bury

verb. engross oneself

Word Origin & History

early 15c. (implied in immersed), from Latin immersus, past participle of immergere "to plunge in, dip into" (see immersion). Related: Immersed; immersing; immersive.

Example Sentences forimmerse

Mix this solution in three gallons of cold water, immerse the wool in it for several days, and then let it be washed and dried.

When cold, add the juice of fifty oranges, and two thirds of the peels cut very thin; and immerse a toast covered with yeast.

It respects the end too much, to immerse itself in the means.

Immerse the negatives in distilled water for ten to twelve hours.

At the last word he made another effort to immerse the sinner.

She did so breathe ambrosia; so immerse My fine existence in a golden clime.

It ought to be understood that to fry is to immerse in hot fat.

She apprenticed him as a clerk and did her utmost to immerse him in commerce.

To immerse himself was suicidal; it was the dyer plunging into his own vat.

We who have to learn them, must immerse ourselves in the study of the great examples.

immerse

Synonyms for immerse

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More words related to immerse

absorb

baptize

bathe

bathed

bathing

bury