Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

imbue

verb
/ɪmˈbjuː/
Definition
To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.
Examples
  • The teacher aimed to imbue her students with a love for literature.
  • The artist’s work is imbued with a sense of nostalgia.
  • His speech was imbued with passion and conviction.
Meaning
To fill or soak something with a particular quality or feeling.
Synonyms
  • Inspire
  • Pervade
  • Infuse
  • Steep
  • Instill