to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually fol. by into )

The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.

to imbue or inspire (usually fol. by with )

The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.

to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.

Obsolete . to pour in.

to undergo infusion; become infused

Leave the solution to infuse overnight.

verb

animate , breathe into , imbue , impart , implant , impregnate , inculcate , indoctrinate , ingrain , inoculate , inspire , instill , intersperse , invest , leaven , permeate , pervade , plant , saturate , steep , suffuse , soak , fill , introduce