 immerse |
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| 1. | [ verb ] engross (oneself) fully | |
| Synonyms: | engulf steep engross absorb soak_up plunge | |
| Examples: | "He immersed himself into his studies" |
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| Related terms: | concentrate drink_in plunge concentration intentness | |
| 2. | [ verb ] Thrust or throw into | |
| Synonyms: | plunge | |
| Examples: | "Immerse yourself in the hot water" |
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| Related terms: | penetrate soak dunk sheathe submerge dip dip piston | |
| 3. | [ verb ] enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing | |
| Synonyms: | swallow swallow_up bury eat_up engross | |
| Examples: | "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter" |
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| Related terms: | enclose | |
| 4. | [ verb ] cause to be immersed | |
| Synonyms: | plunge | |
| Examples: | "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text" |
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| Related terms: | steep steep | |
| Similar spelling: |
immersion |
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