How Do You Spell IMMERSE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈɜːs] (IPA)

The word "immerse" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end. It is pronounced as /ɪˈmɜːs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "i" in "immerse" is pronounced as in the word "it", while the "e" is pronounced as in the word "her". The "r" is pronounced at the end, but it is not emphasized. "Immerse" means to involve oneself deeply in something or to dip or submerge something completely in a liquid.

IMMERSE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "immerse" refers to the act of fully involving or engrossing oneself in something, or completely submerging an object or oneself in a liquid. It entails complete absorption or immersion into a particular activity, idea, or environment.

    When applied to an individual, "immerse" means to deeply engage oneself in an activity, subject, or experience, often resulting in a state of intense focus or concentration. This can entail being fully absorbed or involved in a task or endeavor, such as immersing oneself in a book, a hobby, or a conversation. It implies dedicating one's attention and energy to a certain pursuit or interest.

    Alternatively, "immerse" can also describe the action of physically submerging an object or oneself into a liquid or substance, such as water or a dye solution. This act generally implies complete submersion or soaking, as in immersing clothes in a washing machine or immersing a piece of metal in molten iron.

    Overall, "immerse" represents the process of deeply involving oneself mentally, emotionally, or physically. It conveys the idea of complete absorption, submersion, or intense engagement in a particular context.

  2. To plunge into or under, as into a liquid; to overwhelm; to engage deeply, as in business.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of IMMERSE

The word "immerse" comes from the Latin word "immersus", which is the past participle of the verb "immersere". "Immersere" is a combination of the preposition "in", meaning "into", and the verb "mersus", which means "to dip or plunge". The Latin word "immersus" was later adapted into Old French as "immerser" and eventually entered English as "immerse" in the 17th century.

Idioms with the word IMMERSE

  • immerse sm or sth in sth The idiom "immerse someone or something in something" means to completely involve or submerge someone or something in a particular activity, experience, or substance. It denotes deep engagement or intense involvement.

Similar spelling words for IMMERSE

Conjugate verb Immerse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have immersed
you would have immersed
he/she/it would have immersed
we would have immersed
they would have immersed
I would have immerse
you would have immerse
he/she/it would have immerse
we would have immerse
they would have immerse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been immersing
you would have been immersing
he/she/it would have been immersing
we would have been immersing
they would have been immersing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would immerse
you would immerse
he/she/it would immerse
we would immerse
they would immerse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be immersing
you would be immersing
he/she/it would be immersing
we would be immersing
they would be immersing

FUTURE

I will immerse
you will immerse
he/she/it will immerse
we will immerse
they will immerse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be immersing
you will be immersing
he/she/it will be immersing
we will be immersing
they will be immersing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have immersed
you will have immersed
he/she/it will have immersed
we will have immersed
they will have immersed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been immersing
you will have been immersing
he/she/it will have been immersing
we will have been immersing
they will have been immersing

IMPERATIVE

you immerse
we let´s immerse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to immerse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was immersing
you were immersing
he/she/it was immersing
we were immersing
they were immersing

PAST PARTICIPLE

immersed

PAST PERFECT

I had immersed
you had immersed
he/she/it had immersed
we had immersed
they had immersed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been immersing
you had been immersing
he/she/it had been immersing
we had been immersing
they had been immersing

PRESENT

I immerse
you immerse
he/she/it immerses
we immerse
they immerse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am immersing
you are immersing
he/she/it is immersing
we are immersing
they are immersing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

immersing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have immersed
you have immersed
he/she/it has immersed
we have immersed
they have immersed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been immersing
you have been immersing
he/she/it has been immersing
we have been immersing
they have been immersing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it immerse

SIMPLE PAST

I immersed
you immersed
he/she/it immersed
we immersed
they immersed

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