7 dictionary results for: infuse
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in·fuse
[in-fyooz] Pronunciation Key verb, -fused, -fus·ing.
[in-fyooz] Pronunciation Key verb, -fused, -fus·ing. –verb (used with object)
–verb (used without object)
| 1. | to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually fol. by into): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school. |
| 2. | to imbue or inspire (usually fol. by with): The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm. |
| 3. | to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients. |
| 4. | Obsolete. to pour in. |
| 5. | to undergo infusion; become infused: Leave the solution to infuse overnight. |
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| in·fuse
(ĭn-fyōōz') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. in·fused, in·fus·ing, in·fus·es
[Middle English infusen, from Old French infuser, from Latin īnfundere, īnfūs- : in-, in; see in-2 + fundere, to pour; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.] in·fus'er n. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
infuse
infuse
1432, "to pour in," from L. infusus, pp. of infundere "to pour into," from in- "in" + fundere "pour, spread" (see found (2)). Fig. sense of "instill, inspire" first recorded 1526 (infusion in this sense dates from c.1450).
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| infuse | |
verb | |
| 1. | teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation" [syn: inculcate] |
| 2. | fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide" [syn: impregnate] |
| 3. | undergo the process of infusion; "the mint tea is infusing" |
| 4. | let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol" [syn: steep] |
| 5. | introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; "Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals" |
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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
infuse in·fuse (ĭn-fyoōz')
v. in·fused, in·fus·ing, in·fus·es
- To steep or soak without boiling in order to extract soluble elements or active principles.
- To introduce a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Infuse
In*fuse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Infused; p. pr. & vb. n. Infusing.] [L. infusus, p. p. of infundere to pour in or into; pref. in- in + fundere to pour: cf. F. infuser. See Found to cast.]1. To pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed. That strong Circean liquor cease to infuse. --Denham. 2. To instill, as principles or qualities; to introduce. That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men. --Shak. Why should he desire to have qualities infused into his son which himself never possessd? --Swift. 3. To inspire; to inspirit or animate; to fill; -- followed by with. Infuse his breast with magnanimity. --Shak. Infusing him with self and vain conceit. --Shak. 4. To steep in water or other fluid without boiling, for the propose of extracting medicinal qualities; to soak. One scruple of dried leaves is infused in ten ounces of warm water. --Coxe. 5. To make an infusion with, as an ingredient; to tincture; to saturate. [R.] --Bacon.
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Infuse
In*fuse\, n. Infusion. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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