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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Imbue \Im*bue"\, 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.
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   2. To tincture deply; to cause to become impressed or
      penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good
      principles.
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            Thy words with grace divine
            Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety.
                                                  --Milton.
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