Imbue

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbjuː/

Definitions of imbue

verb to inspire or influence thoroughly; to permeate or saturate

Example Sentences

A1 I like to imbue my tea with a hint of lemon for extra flavor.

A2 She tried to imbue her painting with emotion by using bold colors and strong brush strokes.

B1 The teacher imbued the students with a sense of curiosity and love for learning.

B2 The author imbued his novel with themes of love, loss, and redemption.

C1 The artist imbued his sculptures with a sense of movement and energy that captivated viewers.

C2 Her passion for music imbued every note she played with deep emotion and intensity.

Examples of imbue in a Sentence

formal The artist sought to imbue his paintings with a sense of tranquility and beauty.

informal She tried to imbue her homemade cookies with extra chocolate chips.

slang The coach wanted to imbue his team with a winning mentality before the big game.

figurative The old library seemed to imbue a sense of wisdom and history in its visitors.

Grammatical Forms of imbue

• past tense: imbued
• plural: imbues
• comparative: more imbued
• superlative: most imbued
• present tense: imbue
• future tense: will imbue
• perfect tense: has imbued
• continuous tense: is imbuing
• singular: imbue
• positive degree: imbue
• infinitive: to imbue
• gerund: imbuing
• participle: imbuing

Origin and Evolution of imbue

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imbue' originated from the Latin word 'imbuere' meaning 'to wet, moisten, dip in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'imbue' expanded to include the idea of deeply influencing or inspiring someone with feelings or qualities.