imbue
Translation
to inspire, to fill, to saturate
Examples
His work is imbued with a sense of optimism.
His work is imbued with a sense of optimism.
She imbued her students with a love of learning.
She imbued her students with a love of learning.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to fill (sb./sth.) with a quality or feeling His work is imbued with a sense of optimism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infuse, instill, permeate, saturate
Etymology
From Latin 'imbuere' meaning 'to wet, moisten, soak'. 'im-' (in) + 'buere' (related to 'bibere' - to drink).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'imbuing' a sponge with water; it soaks it up completely. Similarly, you can imbue someone with an idea.