Infuse

Verb

Definition: To introduce a quality or emotion into something.

Definition: To steep or soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in a liquid to extract flavor or medical properties.

Synonyms: Instill, Imbue, Permeate

Antonyms: Drain, Remove

Examples:
  • The coach tried to infuse confidence in his players before the big game.
  • Let the tea infuse for 5 minutes before drinking.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of infusing tea with flavor by steeping it in hot water.
  • "Infuse" sounds like "in fuse," where "in" represents the process of adding or introducing something.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'pour in, introduce an agent or influence'), from Latin 'infus-,' the stem of 'infundere' ('to pour into or upon')

Historical Usage:

The word has been used since the Middle English period with similar meanings related to pouring or introducing.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Infuse new life into"

Explanation:

To bring excitement, energy, or freshness to something.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'infuse' with 'diffuse.'

Explanation:

While 'infuse' means to introduce or steep, 'diffuse' means to spread or disperse.

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