imbue
Translation
to imbue, to instil, to permeate
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 for learning.
She imbued her students with a love for learning.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) with ((sth.)) to fill (sb./sth.) with a particular feeling or quality. His work is imbued with a sense of optimism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: instil, infuse, permeate, saturate
Etymology
From Latin 'imbuere' (to wet, moisten, soak). Composed of 'im-' (in) and 'buere' (related to 'bibere', to drink).
Memory Tips
Imagine a sponge being 'imbued' (soaked) with water, absorbing it completely. It's about filling something with a quality or feeling.