imbue in Dutch

imbue in Dutch is bevlekken, nat maken, doordrenken — imbue means to fill someone or something with a quality, feeling or idea so that it spreads through the whole of it.

imbue in Dutch

bevlekken

verb

(transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.

nat maken

verb

(transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.

doordrenken

verb

In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

doortrekken

verb

In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

What does "imbue" mean?

verb To fill someone or something with a quality, feeling or idea so that it spreads through the whole of it.
"Her training imbued her with a deep respect for detail."
verb To soak or saturate something with a liquid, especially a dye.
"The cloth was imbued with a deep indigo."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

imbue in a sentence

Her training imbued her with a deep respect for detail.
The score imbues even the quiet scenes with menace.
The cloth was imbued with a deep indigo.
Wood imbued with preservative lasts far longer outdoors.

Similar words in Dutch

permeate pervade soak steep suffuse

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "imbue" in Dutch?

"imbue" in Dutch is bevlekken, nat maken, doordrenken. imbue means: To fill someone or something with a quality, feeling or idea so that it spreads through the whole of it.

How do you use "imbue" in a sentence?

Example: "Her training imbued her with a deep respect for detail." In Dutch, "imbue" is bevlekken, nat maken, doordrenken.

Are there other ways to say "imbue" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "imbue": bevlekken, nat maken, doordrenken, doortrekken.

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