v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Imbued p. pr. & vb. n. Imbuing. ] [ L. imbuere; pref. im- in + perh. a disused simple word akin to L. bibere to drink. Cf. Imbibe. ] 1. To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thy words with grace divine Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]