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infuse Synonyms
Another word for infuse
Choosing another word for infuse depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To fill or pervade someone or something with an inspiring quality, emotion, or characteristic.
Usage Example
"The new director managed to imbue the entire department with a fresh sense of optimism and purpose."
Strongest
imbue
instill
Strong
pervade
permeate
suffuse
inculcate
inspire
• verb (Context 2)
To soak tea, herbs, or other flavorings in liquid so as to extract their flavor or healing properties.
Usage Example
"Allow the chamomile flowers to steep in hot water for five minutes before straining the tea."
Strongest
steep
Strong
brew
soak
marinate
macerate
• verb (Context 3)
To introduce a liquid solution slowly into the body, especially through a vein for therapeutic purposes (in medicine).
Usage Example
"The nurse prepared to inject the saline solution intravenously to rehydrate the patient."
Strong
inject
administer
transfuse
Opposites of infuse
The opposite of infuse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
drain
withdraw
deplete
extract
deprive
divest
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Infuse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/infuse