imbue

//ɪmˈbjuː//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

imbueInfinitive
imbuePresent tense
imbuedPast tense
imbuedPast participle
imbuingPresent participle
imbuesThird-person singular
1

To inspire or permeate with a feeling, quality, or idea.

The teacher imbued her students with a love of learning.

2

To saturate or fill thoroughly, especially with color or moisture.

The artist imbued the fabric with deep blue dye.