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to infuse
01
to fill something or someone with a particular quality, flavor, or emotion
Transitive: to infuse sb/sth with a quality or emotion
Examples
To create a calming atmosphere, she used essential oils to infuse the room with soothing scents.
The artist used vibrant colors to infuse the painting with a sense of energy and vitality.
02
to slowly administer a drug or other substance through a needle or catheter into the bloodstream
Transitive: to infuse sth
Complex Transitive: to infuse sth into sth
Examples
The nurse carefully monitored the IV drip to infuse the antibiotics into the patient's bloodstream over the course of several hours.
It 's important to infuse the pain medication at a controlled rate to minimize side effects and ensure patient comfort.
03
to soak something in liquid in order to get the flavor of it
Transitive: to infuse a food ingredient in a liquid
Examples
She infuses tea leaves in hot water for several minutes, allowing the brew to develop its full flavor and aroma.
To prepare the broth, the chef infused the chicken bones in simmering water for hours.
04
to instill or imbue a quality, feeling, or characteristic into someone or something
Complex Transitive: to infuse sth into sb/sth
Examples
The coach sought to infuse a sense of resilience and teamwork into his players.
She aimed to infuse creativity and innovation into the company culture.
