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in-FYOOZ/ɪnˈfjuːz/

To infuse is to fill something with a quality or feeling; also to soak in liquid to extract flavour: infuse a briefing with a fact, infuse tea. Imbue is the close twin; scent is décor, not a log.

Meaning

To fill something with a quality or feeling; also to soak in liquid to extract flavour.

Examples

• “Infuse the debrief with the spare’s name; scent is not a log.”
• “Imbue is the close twin. Steep is the tea sense. Scent is décor. A name is a rota. Write the name; then scent the room if you still wish.”

Good to know

Fill with a quality (also: soak for flavour). Close: imbue. Scent ≠ a named spare.

Near in meaning

imbue, instil, steep

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