infuse
ɪnˈfjuːz
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Definition of infuse - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
insertcause to become part of something
  • The chef infused the dish with exotic spices.
imbue instill
2.
emotionfill or pervade with a particular feeling or quality
  • The landscape was infused with a golden light at sunset..
imbue instill pervade
3.
cookingsteep in liquid to extract properties
  • She infused the tea leaves in hot water.
immerse soak steep
4.
medicalTECH.introduce into the body through a veinTECH.
  • The nurse infused the patient with medication.
administer inject
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Origin of infuse

Latin, infundere (to pour in)

Terms with infuse included in their meaning

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energize
infuse with energy or determination
treatment
treat or infuse with alcohol
infusion
infuse or saturate with an alcoholic spirit
treatment process
treat or infuse with ozone
energize
infuse new energy or spirit into
motivation
infuse energy or enthusiasm into someone
energize
infuse with energy or enthusiasm
medical
infuse something again into a system

Examples of infuse in a sentence

  • The artist infused the painting with vibrant colors.
  • Her speech infused the audience with hope.
  • The music infused the room with energy.
  • Infuse the cream with vanilla before making the custard.
  • The chef infused olive oil with rosemary overnight.
  • The doctor decided to infuse the patient with saline.

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  1. French:imprégner, faire infuser, ...
  2. German:einfließen lassen, durchdringen, ...
  3. Italian:infondere, riempire, ...
  4. Spanish:infundir, llenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:infundir, permeiar, ...
  6. Chinese:融入, 充满, ...
  7. Japanese:注入する, 満たす, ...
  8. Arabic:أَضَافَ, غَمَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשְׁרוֹת, לְהַשְׁרוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:влить, наполнять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:додавати, пронизати, ...
  12. Hindi:समाहित करना, ओतप्रोत करना, ...

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