im·bue (
tr.v. im·bued , im·bu·ing , im·bues
1. To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. See Synonyms at charge .
2. To permeate or saturate.
3. To stain or dye deeply.
[Middle English enbuen, imbeuen , from Latin imbuere , to moisten, stain .]
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Verb
1.
imbue – spread or diffuse through; “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”; “music penetrated the entire building”; “His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks”
penetrate , perforate – pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; “The bullet penetrated her chest”
2.
imbue – fill, soak, or imbue totally; “soak the bandage with disinfectant”
steep , infuse – let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; “steep the blossoms in oil”; “steep the fruit in alcohol”
brew – sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor; “the tea is brewing”
3.
imbue – suffuse with color
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