imbue
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Learner's definition of IMBUE
[+ object]
:
to cause (someone or something) to be deeply affected by a feeling or to have a certain quality
— usually + with
— often used as (be) imbued
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A feeling of optimism imbues her works.
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His war experiences imbued in him [=caused him to feel] a strong sense of patriotism.
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His war experiences imbued him with a strong sense of patriotism.
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He was imbued with a strong sense of patriotism. [=he felt very patriotic]
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