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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Imbue \Im*bue"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbued}; p. pr & vb n. {Imbuing}.] [L. imbuere pref. im- in + perh. a disused simple word akin to L. bibere to drink. Cf {Imbibe}.] 1. To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as clothes thoroughly imbued with black. 2. To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as to imbue the minds of youth with good principles. Thy words with grace divine Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety. --Milton. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: imbue v 1: spread or diffuse through "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration" [syn: {permeate}, {pervade}, {diffuse}] 2: fill, soak, or imbue totally; "saturate the bandage with disinfectant" [syn: {saturate}, {soak}] 3: suffuse with color [syn: {hue}, {tinge}]
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