Infuse

[ɪn'fjuːz] or [ɪn'fjuz]

Definition

(verb.) introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; 'Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals'.

(verb.) undergo the process of infusion; 'the mint tea is infusing'.

Editor: Mervin--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed.

(v. t.) To instill, as principles or qualities; to introduce.

(v. t.) To inspire; to inspirit or animate; to fill; -- followed by with.

(v. t.) To steep in water or other fluid without boiling, for the propose of extracting medicinal qualities; to soak.

(v. t.) To make an infusion with, as an ingredient; to tincture; to saturate.

(n.) Infusion.

Inputed by Jill

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Instil, engraft, implant, inspire, breathe into, introduce, inculcate.[2]. Steep (in liquor), macerate.

Editor: Stu

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Steep, soak, water, instil, infiltrate, insinuate, breathe_into, introduce,inspire, impart

ANT:Strain, dry, drain, unteach, retract, divert

Inputed by Joanna

Definition

v.t. to pour into: to inspire with: to introduce: to steep in liquor without boiling: (Shak.) to shed pour.—n. (Spens.) infusion.—adj. Infus′ible.—n. Infū′sion the pouring of water over any substance in order to extract its active qualities: a solution in water of an organic esp. a vegetable substance: the liquor so obtained: inspiration: instilling.—adj. Infus′ive having the power of infusion or of being infused.

Checker: Ronnie