Synonyms for Imbue (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (spread or diffuse through):
diffuse, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle, interpenetrate, diffuseWordNet sense 2 (fill, soak, or imbue totally):
soakWordNet sense 3 (suffuse with color):
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