Analysis Complete

imbue

/ imbue /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
suffuse with color
Type of:
dye
Kinds of:
complexion
Derived:
undertone tinge hue chromaticity
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 2
fill, soak, or imbue totally
"saturate the bandage with disinfectant"
Type of:
impregnate saturate
Kinds of:
steep infuse brew
Derived:
soak soakage soaking
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
spread or diffuse through
"An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"
"music penetrated the entire building"
Type of:
penetrate perforate
Kinds of:
spiritize spiritise
Derived:
dispersion dispersal dissemination diffusion diffuser
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
29%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
23
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

dye complexion impregnate saturate steep infuse brew penetrate perforate spiritize spiritise