infuse (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfjuːz/

Definition

To put something into something else, or to cause something to be mixed into it, so that it spreads through it.

Examples

• The therapist tried to infuse the patient with a sense of hope.

• The long cooking process infuses the meat with a rich, deep flavor.

• We need to infuse the company culture with a greater sense of urgency.

How to Use infuse

infuse with (prepositional phrase)

To fill something or someone with a quality or feeling. — "The artist infused the painting with vibrant colors."

infuse into (prepositional phrase)

To introduce a substance or quality into something. — "They tried to infuse new ideas into the old system."

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