infuse Meaning & Definition
What Does Infuse Mean?
As a verb, infuse means To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill. It is also used to mean To steep in a liquid, so as to extract the soluble constituents (usually medicinal or herbal).
Infuse in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˈfjuz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | tincture, instill and inculcate |
| Verb forms | infuses, infusing, infused |
Infuse Definition (Verb)
- To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill.
- To steep in a liquid, so as to extract the soluble constituents (usually medicinal or herbal).
- To inspire; to inspirit or animate; to fill (with).
- To instill as a quality.
- To undergo infusion.
Let it infuse for five minutes.
- To make an infusion with (an ingredient); to tincture; to saturate.
- To pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed.
Synonyms of Infuse
Infuse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Infuse
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Infuse in a Sentence
Let it infuse for five minutes.
Word Forms & Grammar
infuse (third-person singular simple present infuses, present participle infusing, simple past and past participle infused)
Words That Rhyme With Infuse
Origin of Infuse
From Middle English infusen, from Latin infusus, from infundo.
How to Pronounce Infuse
Infuse is pronounced //ɪnˈfjuz// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Infuse
What part of speech is infuse?
Infuse is a verb.
What is another word for infuse?
Close synonyms of infuse are tincture, instill and inculcate. See the full list of infuse synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of infuse?
The past tense of infuse is infused. The present participle is infusing.