im·bue \ə̇mˈbyü\transitive verb alsoem·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