infuse

[ in-fyooz ]

verb (used with object)

, in·fused, in·fus·ing.

1. to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into ):

   The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.

   Synonyms: inculcate, ingrain

2. to imbue or inspire (usually followed by with ):

   The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.

3. to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.
4. Obsolete. to pour in.

verb (used without object)

, in·fused, in·fus·ing.

1. to undergo infusion; become infused:

   Leave the solution to infuse overnight.

infuse

/ ɪnˈfjuːz /

verb

1. troften foll byinto to instil or inculcate
2. trfoll bywith to inspire; emotionally charge
3. to soak or be soaked in order to extract flavour or other properties
4. rare.
   foll by into to pour

Other Words From

• in·fuser noun
• rein·fuse verb (used with object) reinfused reinfusing
• super·in·fuse verb (used with object) superinfused superinfusing
• unin·fused adjective
• unin·fusing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of infuse¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin infūsus, past participle of infundere “to pour into”; in- ², fuse ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of infuse¹

C15: from Latin infundere to pour into

Example Sentences

They would be infused into a person’s vein in a similar way to the current convalescent plasma.

From Popular-Science

This isn’t the first time politics has infused Animal Crossing.

From Fortune

By infusing an attitude of inclusion, where everyone feels accepted for who they are, businesses will be able to attract the best talent and realize exceptional performance over time.

From Fortune

Grant money could infuse these businesses with enough cash to keep their dining rooms closed, while offering takeout and curbside pickup.

From Eater

Cheryl James-Ward, president at e3 Civic High in downtown San Diego, said school officials and teachers are infusing racial diversity in English and history curriculums.

From Voice of San Diego

I just tried to infuse it with nobility, because he was after all a king.

From The Daily Beast

More importantly, the evangelistic ethos is supposed to infuse everyday life.

From The Daily Beast

More breathing room between books, however, gives writers more time to infuse their series with something extra.

From The Daily Beast

Especially the loss of Henry—it really did infuse the story room, and by extension the show, with a degree of sadness.

From The Daily Beast

I had to work terribly hard to try to infuse some miniscule bit of humor into it.

From The Daily Beast

The man in the chair rose slowly and drew a long breath, which seemed to infuse him with life again.

From Project Gutenberg

The sight of his quietly watchful eyes, his grimly smiling lips, seemed to infuse courage into her anew.

From Project Gutenberg

With an animated countenance and a cheerful smile, she was all engrossed in endeavoring to infuse fortitude into his soul.

From Project Gutenberg

Forbear therefore to infuse into my mind such mournful thoughts, if not for love, at least for pity.

From Project Gutenberg

He endeavored to infuse new life into the mining business, and to make himself familiar with all its technical requirements.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• animate
• imbue
• impart
• impregnate
• inculcate
• inspire
• instill
• intersperse
• invest
• leaven
• permeate
• pervade
• saturate
• steep
• suffuse