Definition of 'immerse'

Verb

1. thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water"
      Synonyms: plunge
2. engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"
      Synonyms: steep engulf plunge engross absorb soak up
3. enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"
      Synonyms: swallow swallow up bury eat up
4. cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"
      Synonyms: plunge

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