to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
to imbue or inspire (usually followed by with): The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.
to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.
Obsolete. to pour in.
verb (used without object),in·fused,in·fus·ing.
to undergo infusion; become infused: Leave the solution to infuse overnight.
Origin of infuse
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin infūsus, past participle of infundere “to pour into”;see in-2, fuse2
SYNONYMS FOR infuse
1 ingrain; inculcate.
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OTHER WORDS FROM infuse
in·fus·er,nounre·in·fuse,verb (used with object),re·in·fused,re·in·fus·ing.su·per·in·fuse,verb (used with object),su·per·in·fused,su·per·in·fus·ing.un·in·fused,adjective
They would be infused into a person’s vein in a similar way to the current convalescent plasma.
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This isn’t the first time politics has infused Animal Crossing.
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By infusing an attitude of inclusion, where everyone feels accepted for who they are, businesses will be able to attract the best talent and realize exceptional performance over time.
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Grant money could infuse these businesses with enough cash to keep their dining rooms closed, while offering takeout and curbside pickup.
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Cheryl James-Ward, president at e3 Civic High in downtown San Diego, said school officials and teachers are infusing racial diversity in English and history curriculums.
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I just tried to infuse it with nobility, because he was after all a king.
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More importantly, the evangelistic ethos is supposed to infuse everyday life.
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More breathing room between books, however, gives writers more time to infuse their series with something extra.
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Especially the loss of Henry—it really did infuse the story room, and by extension the show, with a degree of sadness.
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I had to work terribly hard to try to infuse some miniscule bit of humor into it.
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You do not; you locate the faulty part, correct it, and infuse new life.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930|Various
Into this the consummate art of the singer could infuse every gradation of feeling.
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It was with infernal astuteness that Salabert set to work to infuse distrust into his wife's mind.
Froth|Armando Palacio Valds
In desperation he even expressed regret he did not have a hack at Armand himself and infuse some life into it.
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Once you rouse a man, and infuse some spirit into him, he may resist his disease, but it is a hard fight to get him to TRY.
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British Dictionary definitions for infuse
infuse
/ (ɪnˈfjuːz) /
verb
(tr often foll by into) to instil or inculcate
(tr foll by with) to inspire; emotionally charge
to soak or be soaked in order to extract flavour or other properties