suffuse

Meanings

• Verb

  To spread or permeate something thoroughly and evenly; to imbue or saturate with a feeling, quality, or influence.

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈfjuːz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2854170"

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Synonyms

diffuse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suffuse
diffuse , refuse , abuse

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Variants

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suffuse , suffused , suffuses , suffusing , suffusion , suffusions , suffusive

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Forms

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suffused, suffuses, suffusedly

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'suffundere' meaning 'to pour over', from 'sub' (under) and 'fundere' (to pour).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'suffused' is often used in medical contexts to describe the spread of a disease or condition throughout the body.

2. In chemistry, 'suffused' is used to describe the even distribution of a substance throughout another substance.

3. The word 'suffuse' is also used metaphorically to describe the spread of emotions or feelings, such as 'the room was suffused with a sense of excitement'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Permeate: Related concept meaning to spread or penetrate throughout something.

2. Imbue: Related concept meaning to infuse or fill with a particular quality or feeling.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suffuse' is often used to describe the emotional atmosphere or mood of a scene or character. In art, it can refer to the use of rich, saturated colors to create a sense of depth and emotion.

How to Memorize "suffuse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a paintbrush spreading paint evenly and thoroughly over a canvas. Visualize the paint spreading and saturating the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suffuse' with the feeling of being surrounded by a rich, saturated atmosphere or emotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'suffundere' meaning 'to pour over'. Imagine pouring a feeling or quality over something to remember the meaning of 'suffuse'.

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