ə̇mˈbyü transitive verb
also em·bue “, em-
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin imbuere to dye, wet, moisten, probably from in- in- (II) + -buere (of unknown origin)
1. : to tinge or dye deeply
a landscape deeply imbued with shadow
2. : to cause to become penetrated : impregnate , permeate
a statesman imbued with a deep sense of national pride
Synonyms: see infuse