Word
infuse
Phoneticsin·fuse, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈfjuz/
UK/ɪnfjˈuːz/
Definition
v. to put a liquid into something else to give it a specific taste or smell. You can also use it to describe a feeling or idea that slowly enters a person's mind.
v. to introduce a substance into another to impart a particular quality or characteristic; to permeate or saturate. Often used in culinary contexts to describe the transfer of flavor from one ingredient to another.
Examples
“I like to infuse my tea with fresh mint leaves.”
“The chef infuses the oil with garlic and rosemary to create a base for the pasta sauce.”
“The novel is infused with a sense of melancholy that permeates every chapter, reflecting the protagonist's deepening isolation as the story progresses.”
Examples
simple
“I like to infuse my tea with fresh mint leaves.”
contextual
“The chef infuses the oil with garlic and rosemary to create a base for the pasta sauce.”
complex
“The novel is infused with a sense of melancholy that permeates every chapter, reflecting the protagonist's deepening isolation as the story progresses.”
Real-World Examples
“Her rich survey of science fiction tropes of the 20th century, many of which have infused the hopes and dreams of the Technorati, is revealing.” “From the early days of computers and the internet, Wendy McMurdo has let tech infuse her photography.” “Infusing disaster preparedness into substance use treatment and recovery services could prevent others from experiencing the instability that McKayla faced in the first place.” Etymology
From Middle English infusen, from Latin infusus, from infundo.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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