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transfuse (v.)

"to transfer by pouring," early 15c., from Latin transfusus, past participle of transfundere "pour from one container to another," from trans "across, beyond" (see trans-) + fundere "to pour" (from nasalized form of PIE root *gheu- "to pour"). Related: Transfused; transfusing.

Origin and meaning of transfuse

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Definitions of transfuse from WordNet

transfuse (v.)
impart gradually;
transfuse love of music into the students
Synonyms: instill
transfuse (v.)
pour out of one vessel into another;
transfuse (v.)
treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin;
Synonyms: cup
transfuse (v.)
give a transfusion (e.g., of blood) to;
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