Immerse

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈmɜːrs/

Immerse (verb)

  1. to put something completely into a liquid so it is covered.
  2. to become very involved in an activity or interest.
  3. to give all your attention to something, often for study or work.

Examples

  • Immerse the vegetables in cold water for freshness.
  • She immersed the cloth in dye to change its color.

Common collocations: immerse in water, fully immerse, immerse oneself in, completely immerse, immerse attention

Synonyms of Immerse

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Immerse

  • when something comes out of a liquid
  • when removing moisture