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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)
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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
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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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