How Do You Spell IMBUE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmbjˈuː] (IPA)

The word "imbue" is spelt with an 'i' followed by a silent 'b'. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ɪmˈbjuː/. The letter 'i' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound as in 'sit' and 'bit'. The letter 'b' is not pronounced, so it is silent. The remaining letters 'u' and 'e' are pronounced together as a long 'u' sound as in 'nude' and 'rude'. 'Imbue' means to inspire or permeate with a particular quality, emotion or feeling.

IMBUE Meaning and Definition

  1. Imbue is a verb that refers to the act of saturating or infusing something or someone with a particular quality, characteristic, or belief. When something is imbued with something, it means that it is deeply influenced or permeated by that specific attribute or essence.

    To imbue something could involve instilling a sense of passion, inspiration, or motivation in someone or something. For example, a great teacher may imbue their students with a love for learning and knowledge. Alternatively, an artist might imbue their artwork with deep emotional meaning or a specific message, creating a profound impact on the viewer.

    Imbue can also denote the process of bestowing or providing something with a particular attribute or quality. For instance, an author might imbue their protagonist with courage and resilience. Similarly, a leader may imbue their organization with a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.

    The term "imbue" often conveys a sense of deep and lasting impact, suggesting that the quality or belief becomes an inherent part of the object or person that is imbued. It encompasses the idea of suffusing or imparting something significant that goes beyond a surface-level influence or presence.

    In summary, imbue refers to the act of saturating or infusing something or someone with a particular quality, characteristic, or belief, resulting in a deep and lasting impact or influence.

  2. To dye; to tinge deeply; to tincture; to cause to imbibe, as the mind.

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

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Etymology of IMBUE

The word "imbue" originated from the Latin word "imbuere", meaning "to wet" or "to soak". It later evolved in the late 16th century to mean "to saturate or soak with color or liquid". Ultimately, it acquired its current meaning of "to inspire or influence" in the early 17th century.

Idioms with the word IMBUE

  • imbue sb/sth with sth The idiom "imbue sb/sth with sth" means to inspire or fill someone or something with a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion. It implies the act of influencing someone or something in a profound or lasting way.
  • imbue sm with sth The idiom "imbue someone with something" means to infuse or instill a particular quality, feeling, or characteristic in someone or something. It refers to the act of deeply influencing or permeating someone or something with a specific attribute or trait.
  • imbue (someone or something) with (something) The idiom "imbue (someone or something) with (something)" means to inspire, influence, or instill a particular quality, character, or belief into a person or thing. It refers to the act of deeply ingraining or saturating someone or something with a specific attribute, such as a feeling, trait, or idea.
  • imbue someone with something The idiom "imbue someone with something" means to inspire, influence, or fill someone with a particular quality, feeling, belief, or characteristic. It refers to the act of deeply infusing or instilling something into someone's thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

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Conjugate verb Imbue

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have imbued
you would have imbued
he/she/it would have imbued
we would have imbued
they would have imbued
I would have imbue
you would have imbue
he/she/it would have imbue
we would have imbue
they would have imbue

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you imbue
we let´s imbue

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imbue

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

imbued

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I imbue
you imbue
he/she/it imbues
we imbue
they imbue

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imbuing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it imbue

SIMPLE PAST

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

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