infuse Definition

infuse
verb infused, infusing

tr & intr
1. To soak, or cause (an organic substance, eg herbs or tea) to be soaked, in hot water to release flavour or other qualities.

Thesaurus: saturate, steep, brew.
2. To inspire them with (a positive feeling, quality, etc); to imbue or instil it in them.

Thesaurus: instill, imbue, inculcate, breathe into.
Form: infuse someone with something (especially)
Form: infuse something into someone

Derivative: infusible
adj

Derivative: infusive
adj

Etymology: 15c: from Latin infundere to pour in.