B2verbeducationlanguage
US/ɪˈmɜːrs/
UK/ɪˈmɜːs/
to put something completely into a liquid, or to involve yourself deeply in an activity
In context
Immerse the vegetables in cold water for ten minutes before you cook them.
She immersed herself in her studies after moving to a new country.
The best way to learn a language is to be immersed in it.
Words that go with immerse
verb + preposition
- immerse in waterImmerse the fabric in warm water overnight.
- immerse yourself inImmerse yourself in the culture while you travel.
- be immersed inChildren learn faster when they are immersed in the language.
- immerse in cultureLiving abroad lets you immerse yourself in culture every day.
adverb + verb
- fully immerseFully immerse the sample in the solution.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
immerse into waterCorrect: immerse in water