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The author tried to infuse the story with humor.
What does Infuse mean?
Infuse means to fill or add into something.
Dictionary definition
To fill something with a quality, flavor, feeling, or idea.
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Infuse in a sentence
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Mint leaves can infuse water with flavor.
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A strong opening can infuse a speech with energy and purpose.
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What does infuse mean?
Infuse means to fill or add into something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to infuse?
fill is close in meaning to infuse in this context.
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Infuse
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in · fyooz · strongest beat: fyooz
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WordInfuse.
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MeaningInfuse means to fill or add into something.
ExampleExample: The author tried to infuse the story with humor.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · fyooz
- Strongest beat
- fyooz
- Ending
- fyooz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fyooz.
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Synonyms
Words like Infuse
fillTo make something full of something.
addTo put something in.
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Word family
Infuse word family
Base word
infuse
verb
infuse
Base form.
verb
infused
Filled or added into something in the past.
noun
infusion
Something made by infusing, or the act of infusing.
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