IMBUE


Meaning of IMBUE in English

— imbuement , n.

/im byooh"/ , v.t., imbued, imbuing .

1. to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.: The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

2. to saturate or impregnate with moisture, color, etc.

3. to imbrue.

[ 1545-55; imbuere to wet, drench ]

Syn. 1. charge, infect, fire. 2. permeate, infuse, tincture, soak.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .