immerse synonyms

immerse

v.

  1. To put under water

    submerge, dip, douse, plunge, bury, duck, cover with water, drown, sink, bathe, steep, soak, drench, dunk, souse, slop*, put in the drink*; see also baptize 1, cover 8, sink 2.

    Antonyms raise up, uncover*, draw out. *

  2. Engross

    interest, engage, involve, absorb; see fascinate, occupy 3.

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