verb
infuse
ihn-FYOOZ
Infuse (verb) means to fill something with a quality or feeling. Example: “The new coach infused the team with confidence.”
verb
1
To fill something with a quality or feeling.
"The new coach infused the team with confidence."
"Her speech was infused with hope."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- infuses
- Past tense
- infused
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The new coach _____ the team with confidence.
Etymology
From Latin infundere, "to pour into."
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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.
