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transfuses

verb

present tense third-person singular of transfuse
1
as in transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another a teacher who is able to transfuse his enthusiasm and passion for history to his students

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2
as in suffuses
to spread throughout light transfused the room as the sun rose

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  1. transmits
  2. suffuses
  3. spreads
  4. penetrates
  5. conveys
  6. permeates
  7. gives
  8. communicates
Verb
  • This handy gadget picks up your Bluetooth signal and transmits audio to up to two Bluetooth devices.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The sender entangles its light field with the hologram’s light field and transmits the resulting signal.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transmits
Verb
  • But the latter’s crisply executed harmonies are but one of multiple examples of what splendid singing suffuses this production.
    — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
  • Announcing its hardcore aspirations with a moody steel-blue palette that suffuses the rural setting with dread, the film takes place almost entirely on a remote cow farm, the home of a mixed-race family of three.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Definition of suffuses
Verb
  • The disease, which spreads through bites and scratches from infected animals, is most commonly carried by bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Rabies spreads through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite.
    — Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of spreads
Verb
  • Leather Honey penetrates deep to protect new leather and rejuvenate dry leather and old leather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The latter, on the other hand, has a smaller molecular makeup that penetrates deeper into the skin and provides longer lasting moisture retention.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of penetrates
Verb
  • The actress conveys that Carmela is a woman who has built a life in New York City over several decades, while remaining tethered to her Dominican background.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The relative chart conveys a similar message as the price chart.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of conveys
Verb
  • From here, a fracas of colors, textures, and patterns permeates every last corner of this 57-room hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The result is tender corn with a faint smoky flavor that permeates the salad.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of permeates
Verb
  • What gives me pause are injuries and the lack of good offensive linemen.
    — Adam Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Check fraud has been around for ages, but modern tech gives fraudsters new and more powerful tools.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Space is central to national security infrastructure and warfighting efforts, and serves a critical role in how the military communicates, navigates, conducts operations and tracks threats globally.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Passing an ad review does not mean the customer journey communicates the offer well.
    — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of communicates
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