infuse
Americanverb (used with object)
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to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed byinto ).
The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
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to imbue or inspire (usually followed bywith ).
The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.
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to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.
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Obsolete. to pour in.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to instil or inculcate
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to inspire; emotionally charge
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to soak or be soaked in order to extract flavour or other properties
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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
Etymology
Origin of infuse
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin infūsus, past participle of infundere “to pour into”; in- 2, fuse 2
Example Sentences
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The new blood need to infuse Scotland with some verve.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Meghan Andrews’ Beggar Woman and Austyn Myers’ Tobias, giving voice to the downtrodden Dickensian masses, infuse the production with the charm of their singing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Green, who has worked on production for a number series including “E.R.” and “The West Wing,” points to the expert advisers who writers collaborate with to infuse shows with reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Microsoft’s Office 365 business is one place where the company is trying to infuse its Copilot AI offering, which is the company’s attempt to monetize AI by selling enterprises and consumers on assistive features.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025
But somehow I couldn’t infuse my voice with the proper outrage.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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