infuse

/ɪnfjˈuːz/

/ˌɪnˈfjuz/

to infuse

MAIN VERB

to slowly administer a drug or other substance through a needle or catheter into the bloodstream

fill, as with a certain quality

synonyms : impregnate

undergo the process of infusion

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

synonyms : inculcate

let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

synonyms : steep

Examples

1. They infused hyssop in olive oil and used it as a natural remedy for skin irritations.

2. We harvested fresh dill seeds from our garden and used them to infuse a jar of homemade vinegar.

3. They harvested the marjoram leaves from their garden and used them to infuse oil for salad dressings.

4. She infused olive oil with rosemary and used it as a moisturizer for her skin.