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imbue

im·bue

UK/ɪmˈbjuː/ US/ɪmˈbju/ uncommon

verb

1.

spread or diffuse through

  • “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
  • “music penetrated the entire building”
  • “His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks”
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2.

fill, soak, or imbue totally

  • “saturate the bandage with disinfectant”
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3.

suffuse with color

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Origin

From Latin imbuō (“wet, moisten”). Compare imbibe.

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