Imbue
/ɪmˈbjuː/noun
To permeate or infuse something with a quality or feeling.
Did you know?The term 'imbue' derives from the Latin 'imbuere', which means to 'wet' or 'moisten', hinting at the idea of deeply saturating with essence or spirit.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhew-
“to be warm, to swell, to grow; related to the idea of infusing life.”
Latin
Latin
imbuere
“to wet, moisten, or saturate.”
Old French
Old French
embuer
“to soak or imbue.”
Middle English
Middle English
imbewen
“to infuse or saturate with a quality.”
Modern English
English
imbue
“to permeate or inspire with a feeling, quality, or idea.”