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- [im-byoo]
- /ɪmˈbyu/
- /ɪmˈbjuː/
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- [im-byoo]
- /ɪmˈbyu/
Definitions of imbue word
- verb with object imbue to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.: The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. 1
- verb with object imbue to saturate or impregnate with moisture, color, etc. 1
- verb with object imbue to imbrue. 1
- noun imbue Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality. 1
- transitive verb imbue pervade 1
- transitive verb imbue dye 1
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Origin of imbue
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55, imbue is from the Latin word imbuere to wet, drench
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Parts of speech for Imbue
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imbue popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imbue
verb imbue
- permeate — to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
- ingrain — to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.
- suffuse — to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.
- inculcate — to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in): to inculcate virtue in the young.
- pervade — to become spread throughout all parts of: Spring pervaded the air.
Antonyms for imbue
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