infuses

in·fuse

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-fyooz]
- /ɪnˈfyuz/
- /ɪnˈfjuːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fyooz]
- /ɪnˈfyuz/

Definitions of infuses word

verb with object infuses 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 infuses to imbue or inspire (usually followed by with): The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm. 1
verb with object infuses to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients. 1
verb with object infuses Obsolete. to pour in. 1
verb without object infuses to undergo infusion; become infused: Leave the solution to infuse overnight. 1
noun infuses Third-person singular simple present indicative form of infuse. 1

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Origin of infuses

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 Infuses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Infuses

infuses 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.

According to our data about 72% 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.

infuses usage trend in Literature

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