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infuse
[in-fyooz]
verb (used with object)
to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed byinto ).
The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
to imbue or inspire (usually followed bywith ).
The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.
to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.
Obsolete., to pour in.
verb (used without object)
to undergo infusion; become infused.
Leave the solution to infuse overnight.
infuse
/ ɪnˈfjuːz /
verb
to instil or inculcate
to inspire; emotionally charge
to soak or be soaked in order to extract flavour or other properties
rare, (foll by into) to pour
Other Word Forms
- infuser noun
- reinfuse verb (used with object)
- superinfuse verb (used with object)
- uninfused adjective
- uninfusing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of infuse1
Example Sentences
Gregg T. Daniel, who has been making his way through Wilson’s decade-by-decade cycle at A Noise Within, has infused his revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” with a sense of momentous transit.
In the new study, researchers developed germanium films heavily infused with gallium, a softer element commonly used in electronics.
“Inspired by the tranquil glamour of Lake Como and infused with the seductive allure of Bond’s Casino Royale, this Italian contemporary masterpiece is an ode to elegance, privacy, and security.”
The company has turned to a new generation of editors to infuse the titles with fresh editorial takes and embrace the new realities of leading magazines, including ad strategy, video and events.
Still, unlike Boxer, Wilson supports term limits, as a way to infuse fresh blood into the political system and prevent too many over-the-hill incumbents from heedlessly overstaying their time in office.
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