imbues

im·bue

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-byoo]
- /ɪmˈbyu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-byoo]
- /ɪmˈbyu/

Definitions of imbues word

verb with object imbues 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 imbues to saturate or impregnate with moisture, color, etc. 1
verb with object imbues to imbrue. 1
noun imbues Third-person singular simple present indicative form of imbue. 1

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Origin of imbues

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 Imbues

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imbues

imbues 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.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imbues usage trend in Literature

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