immerse — to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom immersed the burnt pot in soapy water, hoping it would magically clean itself.
- She decided to immerse herself in Korean dramas and accidentally learned the language.
- To learn English effectively, you should immerse yourself in English-speaking environments.
immerse
VERB[/ɪˈmɜːrs/]
to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid
She immersed herself in the novel for the entire afternoon.
The students immersed themselves in learning a new language.
Students immersed themselves in conversation with diverse classmates.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immergere', composed of the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'mergere' (to dip or plunge). The word entered English in the late 16th century with its literal meaning of placing something beneath a liquid surface.
Breakdown
im- (in, into) + merse (from Latin mergere, to dip/plunge) = immerse (to plunge into or place completely under a liquid)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom immersed the burnt pot in soapy water, hoping it would magically clean itself.”
“She decided to immerse herself in Korean dramas and accidentally learned the language.”
“To learn English effectively, you should immerse yourself in English-speaking environments.”
“The chef immersed the pasta in boiling water for exactly 8 minutes.”
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