Like its synonym infuse, imbue implies the introduction of one thing into another so as to affect it throughout. Someone's voice can be imbued with pride, for example, or a photograph might be …

Imbue definition: to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc... See examples of IMBUE used in a sentence.

2 meanings: 1. to instil or inspire (with ideals, principles, etc) 2. rare to soak, esp with moisture, dye, etc.... Click for more definitions.

To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. 2. To saturate, impregnate, or dye. [Middle English enbuen, imbeuen, from Latin imbuere, to …

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Definition of imbue verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

imbue, v. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

To imbue is to fill up with or become "soaked" in an idea or emotion, as a sponge takes in water. One visit to a sick relative in a hospital might be enough to imbue a child with a lifelong …

Oct 10, 2025 · imbue (third-person singular simple present imbues, present participle imbuing, simple past and past participle imbued) (transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with …

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.