IMBUE


Meaning of IMBUE in English

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

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