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imbue definition

im·bue (im byo̵̅o̅′)

transitive verb imbued -·bued′, imbuing -·bu′·ing

  1. Rare to fill with moisture; saturate
  2. to fill with color; dye; tinge
  3. to permeate or inspire (with principles, ideas, emotions, etc.)

Etymology: L imbuere, to wet, soak

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