Like its synonym infuse, imbue implies the introduction of one thing into another so as to affect it throughout. Someone's voice can be imbued with pride, for example, or a photograph might be …

Imbue definition: to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc... See examples of IMBUE used in a sentence.

2 meanings: 1. to instil or inspire (with ideals, principles, etc) 2. rare to soak, esp with moisture, dye, etc.... Click for more definitions.

To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. 2. To saturate, impregnate, or dye. [Middle English enbuen, imbeuen, from Latin imbuere, to …

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Definition of imbue verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 10, 2025 · imbue (third-person singular simple present imbues, present participle imbuing, simple past and past participle imbued) (transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with …

imbue, v. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

To imbue is to fill up with or become "soaked" in an idea or emotion, as a sponge takes in water. One visit to a sick relative in a hospital might be enough to imbue a child with a lifelong …

im•bue /ɪmˈbyu/ v. [~ + object], -bued, -bu•ing. to fill (a person) with a strong feeling or opinion: to be imbued with patriotism. im•bue (im byo̅o̅′), v.t., -bued, -bu•ing. to impregnate or inspire, as …