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infuse

 

[ ɪnˈfjuːz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To fill or permeate with a particular quality or emotion. To soak or steep (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract flavors.

Synonyms

imbue, inject, instill

Examples of usage

  • She infused the soup with fresh herbs for extra flavor.
  • The tea is infused with cinnamon and cloves.
Context #2 | Verb

medicine

To introduce a solution into a vein or body part.

Synonyms

administer, deliver

Examples of usage

  • The nurse will infuse the medication slowly to avoid side effects.

Translations

Translations of the word "infuse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infundir

🇮🇳 समाहित करना

🇩🇪 infundieren

🇮🇩 menyuntikkan

🇺🇦 вливати

🇵🇱 nasycać

🇯🇵 注入する (ちゅうにゅうする)

🇫🇷 infuser

🇪🇸 infundir

🇹🇷 aşılamak

🇰🇷 주입하다

🇸🇦 يغمر

🇨🇿 napouštět

🇸🇰 napúšťať

🇨🇳 注入 (zhùrù)

🇸🇮 vbrizgati

🇮🇸 innspýta

🇰🇿 енгізу

🇬🇪 შენება

🇦🇿 yeritməyə

🇲🇽 infundir

Etymology

The word 'infuse' originated from the Latin word 'infusus', the past participle of 'infundere' meaning 'to pour into'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. The concept of infusing flavors into liquids has been a part of culinary traditions for centuries, with the practice of steeping herbs and spices to extract their essence.

See also: defuse, fusible, fusing, fusion, refuse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,765, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.