What does IMBUE mean?

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Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality (e.g. imbue with confidence)
2. to saturate or impregnate (e.g. imbue with color)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪmˈbju/
• UK: /ɪmˈbjuː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "imbue" comes from the Latin word "imbuere," meaning "to wet, moisten." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the process of dyeing fabrics. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the act of saturating something with a quality or feeling.

Synonyms:

• infuse
• inspire
• permeate
• saturate

Related Words:

• imbib
• imbue
• imbos
• imbow
• imbre

Example Sentences:

1. She tried to imbue her students with a love of learning.
2. The sunset imbued the sky with a warm orange glow.