circumfuse

[ sur-kuhm-fyooz ]

verb (used with object)

, cir·cum·fused, cir·cum·fus·ing.

1. to pour around; diffuse.
2. to surround as with a fluid; suffuse:

   An atmosphere of joy circumfused the celebration.

circumfuse

/ ˌsɜːkəmˈfjuːʒən; ˌsɜːkəmˈfjuːz /

verb

1. to pour or spread (a liquid, powder, etc) around
2. to surround with a substance, such as a liquid

Derived Forms

• circumfusion, noun

Other Words From

• cir·cum·fu·sion [sur-k, uh, m-, fyoo, -zh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of circumfuse¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, circumfuse is from the Latin word circumfūsus (past participle of circumfundere to pour around). See circum-, fuse ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of circumfuse¹

C16: from Latin circumfūsus, from circumfundere to pour around, from circum- + fundere to pour

Example Sentences

As to the last, she did not think Frank had money enough yet to "circumfuse," she said, in that way.

From Project Gutenberg

I almost think I could love him, whoever it be, on whom thou wouldst shed the rays that circumfuse thyself.

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