infuse

verb

in·​fuse in-ˈfyüz 

infused; infusing

transitive verb

1

a

: to cause to be permeated with something (such as a principle or quality) that alters usually for the better

infuse the team with confidence

b

: introduce, insinuate

a new spirit was infused into American art

—Amer. Guide Series: N. Y.

2

: inspire, animate

the sense of purpose that infuses scientific research

3

: to steep in liquid (such as water) without boiling so as to extract the soluble constituents or principles

4

: to administer or inject by infusion

stem cells were infused into the patient

infuser noun

Synonyms

• endue
• indue
• imbue
• inculcate
• ingrain
• engrain
• inoculate
• invest
• steep
• suffuse

Choose the Right Synonym for infuse

infuse, suffuse, imbue, ingrain, inoculate, leaven mean to introduce one thing into another so as to affect it throughout.

infuse implies a pouring in of something that gives new life or significance.

new members infused enthusiasm into the club

suffuse implies a spreading through of something that gives an unusual color or quality.

a room suffused with light

imbue implies the introduction of a quality that fills and permeates the whole being.

imbue students with intellectual curiosity

ingrain, used only in the passive or past participle, suggests the deep implanting of a quality or trait.

clung to ingrained habits

inoculate implies an imbuing or implanting with a germinal idea and often suggests stealth or subtlety.

an electorate inoculated with dangerous ideas

leaven implies introducing something that enlivens, tempers, or markedly alters the total quality.

a serious play leavened with comic moments

Examples of infuse in a Sentence

She has infused her followers with confidence.

He has found ways to infuse new energy into his performances.

She has infused confidence into her followers.

His work is infused with anger.

The tea should be allowed to infuse for several minutes.

You should infuse the tea for several minutes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Comme des Garçons, Undercover and Rick Owens infused their collections with deep emotion, reminding us of the power of originality and sensitivity. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025

The art market is undergoing significant transformations as younger collectors infuse it with fresh perspectives and modern investment strategies. —Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Elsewhere, original parquet flooring and furnishings, and delicate murals infuse the house with old-world charm. Upstairs, the second floor offers even more privacy, with a double salon and a dining room. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025

In 2022, the EPA downgraded the northern Front Range to being in severe violation of national air-quality standards, which prompted the General Assembly to infuse the Air Pollution Control Division with money. —Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English infusen (usually in past participle enfusid, infused) "to pour in, introduce, soak," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French enfuser (in past participle enfusé) "to steep," borrowed from Latin infūsus, past participle of infundere "to pour in, instill, cause to fall or stream," from in- in- entry 2 + fundere "to pour, shed, cast, send forth, disperse" — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for infuse

• accrues
• accuse
• aircrews
• amuse
• bamboos
• breakthroughs
• canoes
• cashews
• chartreuse
• confuse
• construes
• defuse

Kids Definition

infuse

verb

in·​fuse in-ˈfyüz 

infused; infusing

1

: to put in as if by pouring

infused courage into her followers

2

: to steep without boiling

infuse tea

Medical Definition

infuse

verb

in·​fuse in-ˈfyüz 

infused; infusing

transitive verb

1

: to steep in liquid (as water) without boiling so as to extract the soluble constituents or principles

2

: to administer or inject by infusion especially intravenously

infuse the blood with glucose

infuse a solution of lactate

intransitive verb

: to administer a solution by infusion