— 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.