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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024im•bue /ɪmˈbyu/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -bued, -bu•ing. - to fill (a person) with a strong feeling or opinion:to be imbued with patriotism.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024im•bue (im byo̅o̅′),USA pronunciation v.t., -bued, -bu•ing. - to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.:The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
- to saturate or impregnate with moisture, color, etc.
- to imbrue.
- Latin imbuere to wet, drench
- 1545–55
im•bue′ment, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged charge, infect, fire.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged permeate, infuse, tincture, soak.
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