preimbue

/priːˈɪmbyuː/

Definitions

1. verb

to imbue or give an idea, quality, or feeling to something beforehand

“The artist chose to preimbue her character with a sense of confidence for the dramatic scene.”

2. verb

to have an idea, quality, or feeling before something happens

“She began to preimbue herself with the thought that she would fail the exam.”

3. noun

the act of imbuing or giving an idea, quality, or feeling beforehand

“The preimbue of the character was evident in the way the actor portrayed it.”

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • imbue

Antonyms

  • disimprove
  • unprepare