Imbue meaning in English

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Definition

to imbue (an idea): to instill, to fill, to infuse (an idea) verb

Examples

  • "Patrice is a celebrated figure whose legacy includes popularizing the "ready to wear" style of clothing, as well as imbuing traditionally masculine clothing with a female sensibility."
Exercise 1
According to this article, Patrice's innovations as a clothing designer included:

There may be more than one correct answer!
According to this article, Patrice's innovations as a clothing designer included:

There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is correct. In the second paragraph, we read that Patrice was "one of the first to use black runway models in his shows". This means that some of the women (and men) modeling Patrice's designs during fashion shows were black people. The statement also suggests that previously, white models were generally used. The term "ethnicity" refers to one's cultural origin or common history.
This statement is correct. We read that Patrice "popularized the "ready to wear" style of clothing" which refers to clothing that is mass-produced and sold without any tailoring. As you can imagine, this sort of clothing is more affordable than clothes made specifically to your measurements!
This statement is incorrect. In the first paragraph, we are told that Patrice's "legacy" (heritage or contributions) included, "imbuing traditionally masculine clothing with a female sensibility". This indicates that he adapted men's clothing (pants, jackets) for women. "To imbue" is to deeply influence something with a particular idea or flavor.

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