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Meaning of 'imbue' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Imbue [ v. t.]
- To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black.
- To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles.

Meaning of 'imbue' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . imbue [ v]
Meaning (1):
- spread or diffuse through
Example in sentence:
  • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration;
  • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks;
  • music penetrated the entire building
Meaning (2):
- fill, soak, or imbue totally
Example in sentence:
  • soak the bandage with disinfectant

Nearby Words:

imbalm imban imband imbank imbanked imbanking imbankment imbannered imbar imbargo

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