imbue meaning and definition

IMBUE verb

Definition of imbue (verb)

1. spread or diffuse through
   • "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
   • synonyms: diffuse, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle
2. fill, soak, or imbue totally
   • "soak the bandage with disinfectant"
   • synonyms: soak
3. suffuse with color
   • synonyms: hue