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imbue

verb

suffuse with color

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
9

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Pronunciation

ɪmˈbjuː

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Definitions

verb

  1. suffuse with color

verb

  1. fill, soak, or imbue totally

    “soak the bandage with disinfectant”

verb

  1. spread or diffuse through

    “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”

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Example Sentences

soak the bandage with disinfectant
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

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