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- [in-fyooz]
- /ɪnˈfyuz/
- /ɪnˈfjuːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fyooz]
- /ɪnˈfyuz/
Definitions of infuse word
- verb with object infuse to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school. 1
- verb with object infuse to imbue or inspire (usually followed by with): The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm. 1
- verb with object infuse to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients. 1
- verb with object infuse Obsolete. to pour in. 1
- verb without object infuse to undergo infusion; become infused: Leave the solution to infuse overnight. 1
- noun infuse Fill; pervade. 1
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Origin of infuse
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin infūsus past participle of infundere to pour into. See in-2, fuse2
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Parts of speech for Infuse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infuse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.
infuse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infuse
verb infuse
- permeate — to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
- impregnate — to make pregnant; get with child or young.
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- suffuse — to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.
- invest — to put (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.
Antonyms for infuse
verb infuse
- dehydrate — When something such as food is dehydrated, all the water is removed from it, often in order to preserve it.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- take out — the act of taking.
- discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- drain — to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase.
Top questions with infuse
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