ɪnˈfju:z v. 1 tr. (usu. foll. by with)
imbue;
pervade (anger infused
with resentment). 2 tr. steep (herbs,
tea, etc.) in
liquid to
extract the content. 3 tr. (usu. foll. by into)
instil (grace,
spirit,
life, etc.). 4 intr.
undergo infusion (let it infuse
for five minutes). 5 tr. (usu. foll. by into)
pour (a thing). øøinfusable adj. infuser n. infusive adj. [ME f. L infundere infus(as
IN-(2), fundere pour)]