imbute

/ˈɪmbjuːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to inspire or infuse (a person or thing) with a particular quality or feeling

“The artist’s work was imbued with a sense of wonder.”

2. verb

to attribute or assign (a quality or characteristic) to something

“The critic accused the author of imbuing the character with racist stereotypes.”

3. verb

to cause something to become saturated or permeated with a particular substance

“The soil was imbued with nutrients after the fertilization.”

Synonyms

  • assign
  • attribute
  • infuse
  • inspire

Antonyms

  • divest
  • remove