Definition

To spread or pour something around an area, often in a liquid form.

Example

The chef decided to circumfuse the sauce over the pasta to enhance its flavor.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they circumfuse colors in that painting class?

Yeah, it's amazing how they blend everything together.

I want to try it too, it looks so fun to circumfuse different shades.

Definitely! You should join me next time, it’ll be a blast.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Circumfuse is formed from "circum-" (meaning around) and "fundere" (meaning to pour). The word describes the action of pouring around something.

Memory Tip

Think of pouring something 'around' ('circum-') an object — that's what circumfuse means.

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