Meaning of imbue in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪmˈbju/

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1. Verb

   imbue

   Etymology

   late Middle English (in the sense ‘saturate’): from French imbu‘moistened’, from Latin imbutus, past participle of imbuere‘moisten’

   Definitions

   1. spread or diffuse through

   Examples

   • « An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration »
   • « music penetrated the entire building »
2. 2. fill, soak, or imbue totally

   Examples

   • « saturate the bandage with disinfectant »
3. 3. suffuse with color