Definition: in·fuse Pronunciation: in-ˈfyüz
Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): in·fused; in·fus·ing Etymology: Middle English, to pour in, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French infuser, from Latin infusus, past participle of infundere to pour in, from in- + fundere to pour Date: 1526 | a: to cause to be permeated with something (as a principle or quality) that alters usually for the better b: introduce, insinuate / 2: inspire, animate <the sense of purpose that infuses scientific research