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im⋅bue

  [im-byoo]
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–verb (used with object), -bued, -bu⋅ing.
1. to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.: The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
2. to saturate or impregnate with moisture, color, etc.
3. to imbrue.
Origin:
1545–55; < L imbuere to wet, drench

Related forms:
im⋅bue⋅ment, noun

Synonyms:
1. charge, infect, fire. 2. permeate, infuse, tincture, soak.
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im·bue   (ĭm-byōō')   
tr.v.   im·bued, im·bu·ing, im·bues

  1. To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. See Synonyms at charge.

  2. To permeate or saturate.

  3. To stain or dye deeply.


[Middle English enbuen, imbeuen, from Latin imbuere, to moisten, stain.]
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