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Intensely preoccupied with, or by, a given topic or emotion
“Gradually, she is becoming immersed in the parallel universe that is the world of football.”
Covered with water and/or floating articles
Fully immersed, soaked, or bathed in a liquid, typically for a brief period
Heavily occupied, or busily involved in an important activity
To have involved or engaged in deeply
“I immediately began to immerse myself in my work and became oblivious to the outside world.”
Past tense for to dip or submerge in a liquid
“To poach food, you must choose a pot large enough to completely immerse the ingredients in the poaching liquid.”
Past tense for to baptize (someone) by immersion in water
“Eastern Orthodox Christians immerse the baby in water, while Roman Catholics pour water over the infant's head.”
Past tense for to overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
Past tense for to cover or enclose in cloth or soft material
Past tense for to fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
Past tense for to cook by immersing food completely in hot oil
Past tense for to take great pleasure or satisfaction in something
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