imbue

verb

im·bue im-ˈbyü How to pronounce imbue (audio)

imbued; imbuing

transitive verb

: endow sense 3

Spanish missions imbue the city with Old World charm

Scott Pendleton

: to permeate or influence as if by dyeing

the spirit that imbues the new constitution

: to tinge or dye deeply

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Imbue Has Old French Roots

Like its synonym infuse, imbue implies the introduction of one thing into another so as to affect it throughout. A nation can be imbued with pride, for example, or a photograph might be imbued with a sense of melancholy. In the past imbue has also been used synonymously with imbrue, an obscure word meaning "to drench or stain," but etymologists do not think the two words are related. Imbue derives from the Latin verb imbuere, meaning "to dye, wet, or moisten." Imbrue has been traced back through Anglo-French and Old French to the Latin verb bibere, meaning "to drink."

Example Sentences

A feeling of optimism imbues her works. her training at the school for the deaf imbued her with a sense of purpose that she had never known before

Recent Examples on the Web Virgin oak will imbue the whiskey with flavor quickly and intensely because it’s never been used before and has yet to give up its bounty of color and, more importantly, notes of vanilla, fruit, spice and caramel.

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Although these types of fastenings are traditionally static in clothing, Fantaci has found a way to imbue her pieces with movement and fluidity in certain pieces.

Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021 Leadership must imbue the idea of meaning-making into their organization's ethos and recognize that a one size fits all approach is a thing of the past.

Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 As the show goes on, Jackson tries to imbue his character with a healthy skepticism that’s more protective of Usher than mean-spirited.

Christopher Wallenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.

New York Times, 13 June 2022 There’s clearly a sense within the network that the elevated conversation and tone that Licht wants to imbue CNN with should be able to fill an underserved gap in the marketplace.

Andy Meek, Forbes, 5 June 2022 Semiconductors will imbue intelligence and new functionalities into more and more products, elevating the value of such products.

Mark Liu, Fortune, 8 June 2022 Yoon manages to imbue these small activities with dramatic tension that works in two very different ways.

Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022 See More

imbue

verb

as in to suffuse

to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle her training at the school for the deaf imbued her with a sense of purpose that she had never known before

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suffuse
infuse
inculcate
inoculate
invest
fill
endue
ingrain
engrain
flood
enliven
steep
animate
invigorate
indue
charge
instill
overwhelm
plant
saturate
permeate
pervade
impregnate
leaven
drown
submerge
inundate
implant
deluge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deprive
remove
divest
eliminate
take (away)
clear
strip
empty

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of imbue are infuse, ingrain, inoculate, leaven, and suffuse. While all these words mean "to introduce one thing into another so as to affect it throughout," imbue implies the introduction of a quality that fills and permeates the whole being.

imbue students with intellectual curiosity

In some situations, the words infuse and imbue are roughly equivalent. However, infuse implies a pouring in of something that gives new life or significance.

new members infused enthusiasm into the club

The words ingrain and imbue can be used in similar contexts, but ingrain, used only in the passive or past participle, suggests the deep implanting of a quality or trait.

clung to ingrained habits

While the synonyms inoculate and imbue are close in meaning, inoculate implies an imbuing or implanting with a germinal idea and often suggests stealth or subtlety.

an electorate inoculated with dangerous ideas

Although the words leaven and imbue have much in common, leaven implies introducing something that enlivens, tempers, or markedly alters the total quality.

a serious play leavened with comic moments

While in some cases nearly identical to imbue, suffuse implies a spreading through of something that gives an unusual color or quality.

a room suffused with light

单词	imbue
释义	imbue verb im·bue im-ˈbyü imbued; imbuing transitive verb 1 : endow sense 3 Spanish missions imbue the city with Old World charm Scott Pendleton 2 : to permeate or influence as if by dyeing the spirit that imbues the new constitution 3 : to tinge or dye deeply Did you know? Imbue Has Old French Roots Like its synonym infuse, imbue implies the introduction of one thing into another so as to affect it throughout. A nation can be imbued with pride, for example, or a photograph might be imbued with a sense of melancholy. In the past imbue has also been used synonymously with imbrue, an obscure word meaning "to drench or stain," but etymologists do not think the two words are related. Imbue derives from the Latin verb imbuere, meaning "to dye, wet, or moisten." Imbrue has been traced back through Anglo-French and Old French to the Latin verb bibere, meaning "to drink." Synonyms endue indue inculcate infuse ingrain engrain inoculate invest steep suffuse See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences A feeling of optimism imbues her works. her training at the school for the deaf imbued her with a sense of purpose that she had never known before Recent Examples on the Web Virgin oak will imbue the whiskey with flavor quickly and intensely because it’s never been used before and has yet to give up its bounty of color and, more importantly, notes of vanilla, fruit, spice and caramel. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Although these types of fastenings are traditionally static in clothing, Fantaci has found a way to imbue her pieces with movement and fluidity in certain pieces. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021 Leadership must imbue the idea of meaning-making into their organization's ethos and recognize that a one size fits all approach is a thing of the past. Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 As the show goes on, Jackson tries to imbue his character with a healthy skepticism that’s more protective of Usher than mean-spirited. Christopher Wallenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence. New York Times, 13 June 2022 There’s clearly a sense within the network that the elevated conversation and tone that Licht wants to imbue CNN with should be able to fill an underserved gap in the marketplace. Andy Meek, Forbes, 5 June 2022 Semiconductors will imbue intelligence and new functionalities into more and more products, elevating the value of such products. Mark Liu, Fortune, 8 June 2022 Yoon manages to imbue these small activities with dramatic tension that works in two very different ways. Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin imbuere First Known Use 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 2 imbue verb as in to suffuse to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle her training at the school for the deaf imbued her with a sense of purpose that she had never known before Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance suffuse infuse inculcate inoculate invest fill endue ingrain engrain flood enliven steep animate invigorate indue charge instill overwhelm plant saturate permeate pervade impregnate leaven drown submerge inundate implant deluge Antonyms & Near Antonyms deprive remove divest eliminate take (away) clear strip empty See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of imbue are infuse, ingrain, inoculate, leaven, and suffuse. While all these words mean "to introduce one thing into another so as to affect it throughout," imbue implies the introduction of a quality that fills and permeates the whole being. imbue students with intellectual curiosity In some situations, the words infuse and imbue are roughly equivalent. However, infuse implies a pouring in of something that gives new life or significance. new members infused enthusiasm into the club The words ingrain and imbue can be used in similar contexts, but ingrain, used only in the passive or past participle, suggests the deep implanting of a quality or trait. clung to ingrained habits While the synonyms inoculate and imbue are close in meaning, inoculate implies an imbuing or implanting with a germinal idea and often suggests stealth or subtlety. an electorate inoculated with dangerous ideas Although the words leaven and imbue have much in common, leaven implies introducing something that enlivens, tempers, or markedly alters the total quality. a serious play leavened with comic moments While in some cases nearly identical to imbue, suffuse implies a spreading through of something that gives an unusual color or quality. a room suffused with light
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