immerse
Translation
to immerse, to submerge, to engross
Examples
Immerse the fabric completely in the dye.
Immerse the fabric completely in the dye.
She immersed herself in her work.
She immersed herself in her work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) in ((sth.)) to put (sth.) completely under a liquid. Immerse the fabric completely in the dye.
((oneself)) in ((sth.)) to become completely involved in (sth.). She immersed herself in her work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: submerge, dip, engross, absorb
Etymology
From Latin `immergere`, from `in-` 'into' + `mergere` 'to dip, sink'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'in' a 'merger' - you are completely absorbed or dipped into it.