verb

infuse

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Infuse (verb) means to fill something with a quality or feeling. Example: “The new coach infused the team with confidence.”

verb

To fill something with a quality or feeling.

"The new coach infused the team with confidence."

"Her speech was infused with hope."

To soak ingredients like tea leaves or herbs in liquid to draw out their flavor.

"Let the tea infuse for five minutes before pouring."

How to Use Infuse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo fill something with a quality, or to soak something in liquid to pull out its flavor.

Common pairings

infuse with flavor infuse confidence let it infuse

Word Forms

infused past tense, infuses singular

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Etymology

From Latin infundere, "to pour into."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for infuse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “infuse” mean?

The word “infuse” means to fill something with a quality or feeling. In plain terms, to fill something with a quality, or to soak something in liquid to pull out its flavor.

How do you pronounce “infuse”?

“Infuse” is pronounced ihn-FYOOZ (/ɪnˈfjuz/ in IPA).

How do you use “infuse” in a sentence?

Here is “infuse” used in a sentence: “The new coach infused the team with confidence.”

What part of speech is “infuse”?

“Infuse” is a verb.

Where does the word “infuse” come from?

The word “infuse” comes from Latin. From Latin infundere, "to pour into.".

How many meanings does “infuse” have?

“Infuse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fill something with a quality or feeling.

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