im·bue 
/ɪmˈbju:/ verb
im·bues; im·bued; im·bu·ing /ɪmˈbju:/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (someone or something) to be deeply affected by a feeling or to have a certain quality
▪ A feeling of optimism imbues her works. ▪ His war experiences imbued in him [=caused him to feel] a strong sense of patriotism. — usually + with ▪ His war experiences imbued him with a strong sense of patriotism. — often used as (be) imbued ▪ He was imbued with a strong sense of patriotism. [=he felt very patriotic]
▪ A feeling of optimism imbues her works. ▪ His war experiences imbued in him [=caused him to feel] a strong sense of patriotism. — usually + with ▪ His war experiences imbued him with a strong sense of patriotism. — often used as (be) imbued ▪ He was imbued with a strong sense of patriotism. [=he felt very patriotic]
