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 Definitions of imbue  [ɪmˈbyu]  

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Definition of 'imbue' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) imbue
to permeate or inspire profoundly.

2.  imbue
to saturate deeply with moisture or color.

3.  imbue
to imbrue.

Etymology:  (1545–55; < L imbuere to wet, drench)

Definition of 'imbue' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle
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"

2. (verb) soak, imbue
fill, soak, or imbue totally
"soak the bandage with disinfectant"

3. (verb) imbue, hue
suffuse with color


Definition of 'imbue' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) imbue
to tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black

2. (verb) imbue
to tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles



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