imbue
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to instil or inspire (with ideals, principles, etc)
his sermons were imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
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rare to soak, esp with moisture, dye, etc
Other Word Forms
- imbuement noun
- preimbue verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of imbue
First recorded in 1545–55, imbue is from the Latin word imbuere “to wet, drench”
Example Sentences
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From a family of celebrated poets, Beyzai was imbued in the deepest traditions of Persian culture from birth.
From BBC
It even cites Kant, who put forward the notion, revolutionary in the 18th century, that all persons are imbued with dignity.
Ely was a favorite opener for veteran rock acts looking to imbue sets with Texas country swagger.
From Los Angeles Times
“Cloud Dancer is a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity,” they wrote.
From Salon
Dragon Hatchling imbues AI with memory that large language models can’t match, according to Pathway, theoretically enabling a new class of continuously learning, adaptive AI systems.
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