Synonyms for imbue

Synonyms for (verb) imbue

Synonyms: imbue, hue

Definition: suffuse with color

Similar words: color, color in, colorise, colorize, colour, colour in, colourise, colourize

Definition: add color to

Usage: The child colored the drawings; Fall colored the trees; colorize black and white film


Synonyms: soak, imbue

Definition: fill, soak, or imbue totally

Usage: soak the bandage with disinfectant

Similar words: impregnate, saturate

Definition: infuse or fill completely

Usage: Impregnate the cloth with alcohol


Synonyms: diffuse, penetrate, permeate, pervade, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle

Definition: spread or diffuse through

Usage: An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

Similar words: penetrate, perforate

Definition: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

Usage: The bullet penetrated her chest


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