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The Meaning of infuse

  • (v. t.) To pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed.
  • (v. t.) To instill, as principles or qualities; to introduce.
  • (v. t.) To inspire; to inspirit or animate; to fill; -- followed by with.
  • (v. t.) To steep in water or other fluid without boiling, for the propose of extracting medicinal qualities; to soak.
  • (v. t.) To make an infusion with, as an ingredient; to tincture; to saturate.
  • (n.) Infusion.

Synonyms

inculcate , instill , impregnate , instill , tincture , steep

Rhymes

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