How Do You Spell IMBRUE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmbɹˈuː] (IPA)

Imbrue is a verb that means to stain or to soak with a liquid. Its spelling can seem peculiar because of the unusual letter arrangement in the middle of the word. Imbrue is spelled with the letter combination "brue," which is pronounced as /bru/. The "i" at the beginning of the word is pronounced as /ɪm/. These phonetic transcriptions can help you remember the spelling and pronunciation of the word imbrue if you encounter it in your writing or reading.

IMBRUE Meaning and Definition

  1. Imbrue is a verb that has multiple meanings, primarily associated with the act of steeping, saturating, or staining with a liquid, often in a figurative sense.

    One definition of imbrue refers to the act of soaking or drenching something, typically an object, in a liquid substance. It implies thoroughly or deeply saturating or permeating with a particular substance. For instance, one might imbrue a cloth with ink to create patterns or dye a fabric with a certain color.

    Imbrue can also be used in a more abstract or metaphorical sense, conveying the idea of deeply or intensely instilling or causing an effect on someone's mind, emotions, or character. In this context, it signifies deeply influencing or imparting a particular quality or state. For example, a powerful or shocking experience may imbrue a person's memory or consciousness, leaving a lasting impact on their psyche. Similarly, a person's actions or choices may imbrue their reputation or character, either positively or negatively.

    Overall, imbrue captures the essence of steeping, saturating, or staining with a liquid, whether pertaining to physical objects or metaphorical concepts, emphasizing the depth and intensity of the process or effect involved.

  2. To steep, soak, or drench; to wet or moisten.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for IMBRUE

  • umbrue
  • jmbrue
  • kmbrue
  • ombrue
  • 9mbrue
  • 8mbrue
  • inbrue
  • ikbrue
  • ijbrue
  • imvrue
  • imnrue
  • imhrue
  • imgrue
  • imbeue
  • imbdue
  • imbfue
  • imbtue
  • imb5ue
  • imb4ue

Etymology of IMBRUE

The word imbrue has uncertain origins, but it is believed to have been derived from the Latin word imbruere, which means to wet, to soak, or to stain. From Latin, it made its way into Old French as embruier, which also meant to stain or to drench. Eventually, it entered Middle English as embruen, and over time, the spelling shifted to become imbrue.

Similar spelling words for IMBRUE

Conjugate verb Imbrue

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have imbrued
you would have imbrued
he/she/it would have imbrued
we would have imbrued
they would have imbrued
I would have imbrue
you would have imbrue
he/she/it would have imbrue
we would have imbrue
they would have imbrue

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been imbruing
you would have been imbruing
he/she/it would have been imbruing
we would have been imbruing
they would have been imbruing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would imbrue
you would imbrue
he/she/it would imbrue
we would imbrue
they would imbrue

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be imbruing
you would be imbruing
he/she/it would be imbruing
we would be imbruing
they would be imbruing

FUTURE

I will imbrue
you will imbrue
he/she/it will imbrue
we will imbrue
they will imbrue

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be imbruing
you will be imbruing
he/she/it will be imbruing
we will be imbruing
they will be imbruing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imbrued
you will have imbrued
he/she/it will have imbrued
we will have imbrued
they will have imbrued

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been imbruing
you will have been imbruing
he/she/it will have been imbruing
we will have been imbruing
they will have been imbruing

IMPERATIVE

you imbrue
we let´s imbrue

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imbrue

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was imbruing
you were imbruing
he/she/it was imbruing
we were imbruing
they were imbruing

PAST PARTICIPLE

imbrued

PAST PERFECT

I had imbrued
you had imbrued
he/she/it had imbrued
we had imbrued
they had imbrued

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been imbruing
you had been imbruing
he/she/it had been imbruing
we had been imbruing
they had been imbruing

PRESENT

I imbrue
you imbrue
he/she/it imbrues
we imbrue
they imbrue

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am imbruing
you are imbruing
he/she/it is imbruing
we are imbruing
they are imbruing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imbruing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imbrued
you have imbrued
he/she/it has imbrued
we have imbrued
they have imbrued

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been imbruing
you have been imbruing
he/she/it has been imbruing
we have been imbruing
they have been imbruing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it imbrue

SIMPLE PAST

I imbrued
you imbrued
he/she/it imbrued
we imbrued
they imbrued

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