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1. (v.t.) infuse
to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usu. fol. by into):
to infuse new life into a dying industry.
2. infuse
to imbue or inspire (usu. fol. by with):
The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.
3. infuse
to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.
4. infuse
Obs. to pour in.
5. (v.i.) infuse
to undergo infusion; become infused.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < L infūsus, ptp. of infundere to pour into =in-in-2+fundere to pour; cf. fuse2)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) inculcate, instill, infuse
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
"inculcate values into the young generation"
2. (verb) impregnate, infuse, instill, tincture
fill, as with a certain quality
"The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
3. (verb) infuse
undergo the process of infusion
"the mint tea is infusing"
4. (verb) steep, infuse
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
"steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"
5. (verb) infuse
introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes
"Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) infuse
infusion
2. (verb) infuse
to pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed
3. (verb) infuse
to instill, as principles or qualities; to introduce
4. (verb) infuse
to inspire; to inspirit or animate; to fill; -- followed by with
5. (verb) infuse
to steep in water or other fluid without boiling, for the propose of extracting medicinal qualities; to soak
6. (verb) infuse
to make an infusion with, as an ingredient; to tincture; to saturate
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