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infuse Definition

in·fuse (in fyo̵̅o̅z′)

transitive verb -·fused′, -·fus′·ing

  1. Obsolete to pour (a liquid) in, into, or upon
  2. to put (a quality, idea, etc.) into, as if by pouring; instill; impart
  3. to fill (with a quality, feeling, etc.); imbue; inspire
  4. to steep or soak (tea leaves, etc.) so as to extract flavor or other qualities

Etymology: ME infusen < L infusus, pp. of infundere, to pour in < in-, in + fundere, to pour: see found

infuse Related Forms
in·fus′er noun
infuse Synonyms

infuse

v.

  1. To instill

    inspire, introduce, implant, imbue; see instill.

  2. To soak

    steep, brew, saturate; see cook, soak 1, 2.

infuse Usage Examples

Object

  • virtue: Now the infused virtue of love is lost through any mortal sin.
  • oil: Your infused oil is ready to use in six weeks.
  • herb: These are painted onto the body whilst herb infused steam is being inhaled.
  • jazz: The jazz infused ' You Can Do It Too ' tells listeners not to be afraid to pursue their dreams.
  • fluid: Does heparin, when added to the fluids infused through a peripheral catheter, reduce local catheter-related problems and extend catheter life?
  • pop: The six track album is a medley of cheerfully chilled pop infused rock anthems.

Preposition: with

  • spirit: Hence the content of Brahms ' music is infused with a Romantic spirit.
  • flavor: Overseas students Our school is infused with an international flavor by the children who come to us from other countries.
  • sense: Ralph's deeply spiritual thinking was always infused with a sense of reality.
  • oil: One is infused with pure essential oil of English Lavender, well known to help.. .
  • meaning: Historical thinking in traditional China is infused with a moral meaning.
  • energy: These pieces are all individually made by the artist and infused with positive energies.

Preposition: for

  • minute: Cover with honey, leave to infuse for a few minutes, then take on a spoon.

Preposition: into

  • patient: The cells were then infused back into the patients.

Modifying Another Word

  • continuously: The cost to users of continuously infused drug is half this cost.
  • deeply: The whole of the Boyle lectureship, for example, was for many years deeply infused by it.
  • then: The cells were then infused back into the patients.
  • all: These are all gems, songs with poetic lyrics and unforgettable melodies, all infused with true spirit.
  • still: Even now his very proximity still infused many Germans with the certainty of eventual victory.
  • now: The arrival of the Arabian now infused new life into his soul.