What is the meaning of imbue?

Spread or diffuse through.
- usage: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
- synonyms: permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, riddle
Fill, soak, or imbue totally.
- usage: "soak the bandage with disinfectant"
- synonyms: soak
Suffuse with color.
- synonyms: hue

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APA	WordNet. (2010). imbue. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/imbue/definitions/1286601
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "imbue" http://smartdefine.org/imbue/definitions/1286601 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, imbue, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/imbue/definitions/1286601>.
MLA	WordNet. "imbue" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/imbue/definitions/1286601>

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