English dictionary
infuse
verbPronunciation
ɪnˈfjuz
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes
verb
- let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
verb
- undergo the process of infusion
verb
- fill, as with a certain quality
verb
- teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentences
Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals
steep the blossoms in oil
steep the fruit in alcohol
the mint tea is infusing
The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
inculcate values into the young generation