infuse — to fill or cause to be filled with (a quality or feeling)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill or cause to be filled with (a quality or feeling)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfjuːz/
Korean meaning: ~을 불어넣다, 스며들게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**퓨**즈
Example Sentences
- The motivational speaker infused the boring meeting with so much energy that even the accountants started breakdancing.
- She infused her cooking with love and garlic - lots of garlic.
- The new manager infused the team with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives.
infuse
VERB//ɪnˈfjuːz//
to fill or cause to be filled with (a quality or feeling)
The tea master infuses hot water with aromatic herbs and spices
Tea will infuse calm, no more confuse or refuse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infusus', the past participle of 'infundere', meaning 'to pour in'. Composed of the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'fundere' (to pour).
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📝Examples
“The motivational speaker infused the boring meeting with so much energy that even the accountants started breakdancing.”
“She infused her cooking with love and garlic - lots of garlic.”
“The new manager infused the team with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives.”
“Infuse the herbs for exactly three minutes, or your grandmother's ghost will haunt your kitchen.”
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