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 vegetables in boiling water.
((sb.)) in (sth.) to become completely involved in (sth.) He immersed himself in the book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: submerge, dip, engross, absorb; Antonyms: emerge, surface
Etymology
From Latin 'immergere', from 'in-' (into) + 'mergere' (to dip, sink).
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'in' a 'merger' with water or a task—completely surrounded by it.