Imbue
Imbue verb - To cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle.
Nearby Word: imbuing
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Lo Wang can use the Wing of Crane ability in Shadow Warrior (2013) to imbue his sword with energy and send a horizontal wave slashing out.
Source: Sword Beam -
Despite their showy nature, the rings serve a focusing purpose for the wizards, and long use can imbue them with power of their own.
Source: Ring of Power -
He can use his magic to imbue herbal potions with extra powers culminating in his Immortali-Tea which keeps him young and immortal.
Source: Druid
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