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verb (used with object)
1.
to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
2.
to imbue or inspire (usually followed 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.
verb (used without object)
5.
to undergo infusion; become infused: Leave the solution to infuse overnight.
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Infusing
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin infūsus past participle of infundere to pour into. See in-2, fuse2
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin infūsus past participle of infundere to pour into. See in-2, fuse2
Related forms
in·fus·er, noun
re·in·fuse, verb (used with object), re·in·fused, re·in·fus·ing.
su·per·in·fuse, verb (used with object), su·per·in·fused, su·per·in·fus·ing.
un·in·fused, adjective
un·in·fus·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1. ingrain; inculcate.
1. ingrain; inculcate.
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