To fill or soak something with a particular quality or element. The chef decided to infuse the dish with a hint of lemon to enhance its flavor.
To introduce a new element or quality into something. The new manager aimed to infuse the team with a sense of enthusiasm and motivation.
To steep or soak an ingredient in liquid to extract its flavor or healing properties. She likes to infuse her tea with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing taste.
Medicine: to introduce a fluid, especially a drug or nutrient solution, into the body by slow intravenous administration. The nurse infused the patient with a saline solution over several hours.