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im·bue

imbue

pronunciation:: ihm byu
features:: Word Parts

part of speech:	transitive verb
inflections:	imbues, imbuing, imbued
definition 1:	to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. The church service imbued us with a new sense of hope.He was imbued with guilt. similar words: charge, saturate, suffuse
definition 2:	to infuse or permeate with a liquid, often with something that colors or stains. These dyes imbue the fabric with vibrant colors. similar words: stain, suffuse
related words:	accent, color, flavor, infect, inform, penetrate, pervade, saturate, tinge
derivation:	imbuement (n.)

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