Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: infuse
IPA transcription: [,ɪnfj'uz]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: infuse
    Meaning: introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; "Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals"
  • Synonyms: steep, infuse
    Meaning: let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"
  • Synonyms: infuse
    Meaning: undergo the process of infusion; "the mint tea is infusing"
  • Synonyms: impregnate, infuse, instill, tincture
    Meaning: fill, as with a certain quality; "The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide"
  • Synonyms: inculcate, instill, infuse
    Meaning: teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; "inculcate values into the young generation"
Usage examples
  • "Infuse with passion, then, if you will, this friendship, and let the voice of love disturb its calm.
  • Even Anne had never been able to infuse much grace into it, for Marilla would not permit any alterations.