immerse

(verb) thrust or throw into. Synonyms: plunge. Example: "Immerse yourself in hot water."

(verb) devote (oneself) fully to. Synonyms: steep, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up. Example: "He immersed himself into his studies."

(verb) enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing. Synonyms: swallow, swallow up, bury, eat up. Example: "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter."

(verb) cause to be immersed. Synonyms: plunge. Example: "The professor plunged his students into the study of the italian text."