immerse

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround completely; envelop; cover all parts of the body; submerge.

  - "He immersed himself in the warm water of the bathtub."
  - "The fish were immersed in water before being cooked."

• Verb

  To engage fully; absorb oneself; take part in something with complete involvement.

  - "She immersed herself in her work and forgot about the outside world."
  - "He immersed himself in the study of ancient history."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ)s/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780160"

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Synonyms

submerge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immerse
merse , hearse , nausea , verse

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Variants

List of all variants of immerse that leads to same result
immerse , immersed , immerses , immersing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'immerger', meaning 'to dip, submerge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'immerse' is derived from the Old French word 'immerger', which means 'to dip' or 'to submerge'.

2. The term 'immersion therapy' is used to describe a therapeutic approach where individuals are placed in a controlled environment to fully experience a situation, often to help treat phobias or anxiety disorders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Absorb: To take in or receive something, often metaphorically, as knowledge or experience.

2. Submerge: To cover completely, usually underwater.

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Culture

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Immerse has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of religious rituals and spiritual practices. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, Dante describes how he is immersed in the river of Acheron, which symbolizes the entrance into the underworld. In art, the concept of immersion is often explored through installations that fully envelop the viewer.

How to Memorize "immerse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'immerse' surrounded by water.
   - Imagine yourself completely submerged in water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immerse' with the feeling of being completely engrossed in something.
   - Think of the word 'immerse' as meaning 'to fully experience'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'immerse' by associating it with the word 'emmersion', which sounds similar and means the same thing.

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