Imbue
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
to permeate or inspire with a feeling or quality
“Her words imbue the team with renewed confidence.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪmˈbjuː/
Syllables
im·bue
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Synonyms
permeatepervadepenetrateinterpenetratediffuseriddlesoakhue
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