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Meaning of imbue

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

imbue

Pronunciation:/ɪmˈbjuː/

verb

Definitions

  1. To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.

    Example: The shirt was imbued with his scent.

  2. In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

    Example: The entire text is imbued with the sense of melancholy and hopelessness.