infuse

in·fuse | \ in-ˈfyüz

infused; infusing

Definition of infuse

1a : to cause to be permeated with something (such as a principle or quality) that alters usually for the better infuse the team with confidence

b : introduce, insinuate a new spirit was infused into American art — Amer. Guide Series: N. Y.

2 : inspire, animate the sense of purpose that infuses scientific research

3 : to steep in liquid (such as water) without boiling so as to extract the soluble constituents or principles

4 : to administer or inject by infusion stem cells were infused into the patient

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infuse, suffuse, imbue, ingrain, inoculate, leaven mean to introduce one thing into another so as to affect it throughout. infuse implies a pouring in of something that gives new life or significance. new members infused enthusiasm into the club suffuse implies a spreading through of something that gives an unusual color or quality. a room suffused with light imbue implies the introduction of a quality that fills and permeates the whole being. imbue students with intellectual curiosity ingrain, used only in the passive or past participle, suggests the deep implanting of a quality or trait. clung to ingrained habits inoculate implies an imbuing or implanting with a germinal idea and often suggests stealth or subtlety. an electorate inoculated with dangerous ideas leaven implies introducing something that enlivens, tempers, or markedly alters the total quality. a serious play leavened with comic moments

Examples of infuse in a Sentence

She has infused her followers with confidence. He has found ways to infuse new energy into his performances. She has infused confidence into her followers. His work is infused with anger. The tea should be allowed to infuse for several minutes. You should infuse the tea for several minutes.

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