infuse

• Verbe signifiant introduire ou imprégner quelque chose d'une substance ou d'une qualité, ou insuffler un sentiment ou une qualité à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

A verb meaning to introduce or soak something with a substance or quality, or to instill a feeling or quality into someone or something.

1. Instill through repetitionB2formal

   To teach or impress something upon someone by frequent repetition or admonishment.

   inculquer par répétition

   • The mentor infused a sense of discipline in his students through daily drills.
   • Parents often infuse values in their children by repeating important lessons.
   • The coach infused confidence into the team by constant encouragement.

   Synonymesdrilldrumhammerimplantinculcateindoctrinateingrain

2. Fill with a qualityB2formal

   To fill or imbue someone or something with a particular quality or feeling.

   Imprégner d'une qualité

   • Her speech infused the audience with hope and determination.
   • The artist infused the painting with vibrant energy and emotion.
   • The leader infused every project with a spirit of collaboration.

   Synonymesbreathechargefillimbueimpregnateinjectpermeatesaturatesuffuse

   Antonymesdeprivedivestdrainstrip

3. Undergo infusionB1formalculinary

   To undergo the process of extracting flavors or properties by steeping in a liquid.

   subir une infusion

   • Let the tea infuse for five minutes before drinking.
   • The herbs need to infuse in hot water to release their aroma.
   • The chef let the spices infuse in the sauce overnight.

   Synonymesbrewdrawsoaksteep

4. Steep to extract flavorB1formalculinary

   To leave a substance in a liquid so that the liquid absorbs its flavor or cleansing properties.

   Infuser (laisser tremper pour extraire les saveurs)

   • Infuse the oil with garlic and rosemary for a rich taste.
   • She infused the water with lemon and mint for a refreshing drink.
   • The recipe calls for infusing vinegar with fresh herbs.

   Synonymesbrewsoaksteep

5. Administer intravenouslyC1formalmedical

   To introduce a substance into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.

   Perfuser

   • The nurse infused the saline solution into the patient's arm.
   • Chemotherapy drugs are often infused over several hours.
   • The doctor ordered a blood infusion for the anemic patient.

   Synonymesadministerdripinjecttransfuse