Immerse

1. verb

   thrust or throw into

   “Immerse yourself in hot water”

   Similar: plunge

2. verb

   devote (oneself) fully to

   “He immersed himself into his studies”

   Similar: steep, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up

3. verb

   enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

   “The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter”

   Similar: swallow, swallow up, bury, eat up