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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Imbue \Im*bue"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbued}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Imbuing}.] [L. imbuere; pref. im- in + perh. a disused
simple word akin to L. bibere to drink. Cf. {Imbibe}.]
1. To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes
thoroughly imbued with black.
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2. To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or
penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good
principles.
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Thy words with grace divine
Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety.
--Milton.
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