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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Imbue
to inspire or influence someone with a particular feeling or idea
Definitions
- To inspire or influence someone with a particular feeling or idea
- * To fill someone or something with a particular quality or feeling
- * To teach or instruct someone in a particular subject or skill
Etymology of Imbue
The word "imbue" comes from the Latin "imbūere", which means "to moisten" or "to wet", and is related to the Latin word "bibere", which means "to drink"
Historically, the word "imbue" was used to describe the act of soaking or filling something with a liquid, but over time its meaning expanded to include the idea of filling someone or something with a particular feeling or idea
Example Uses
- The teacher sought to imbue her students with a love of learning
- * The company's mission is to imbue its products with a sense of style and sophistication
- * The artist's use of color and light imbues the painting with a sense of energy and vitality