imbue
verb | /imbue/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
to permeate or fill something deeply with a quality or feeling
imbue
verb | /imbue/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto permeate or fill something deeply with a quality or feeling
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Synonyms
infuseinstillpervadeimbueinculcate
Antonyms
stripdepriveremove
Examples
"The teacher sought to imbue students with a love of inquiry."
"The novel is imbued with a sense of melancholy."
Mnemonic Trick
IMBUE → IM + DYE (colour) — dye inwardly; deeply fill with quality.
Etymology
From Old French embuer (to moisten, soak through).
Used for instilling or thoroughly permeating.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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