Apply and Imbue

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

Imbue and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Imbue" instead a verb "Apply".

Imbue

Imbue verb - To cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle.

Apply and imbue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Imbue".

Nearby Word: imbuing

Common collocations

effect apply effect imbue effect
spell apply spell imbue spell
effects apply effects imbue effects
weapons apply weapons imbue weapons
Other words: abilities, lessons.
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