Definition

To stain or soak something, especially with blood or a liquid.

Example

The artist chose to embrue the canvas with deep red colors to convey emotion.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really enjoyed that painting we saw yesterday.

Me too! The colors were so vibrant and embrue with emotion.

Exactly! It felt like the artist really wanted to convey something deep.

Yeah, it definitely left a lasting impression on me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Embrue originates from Old French 'embruer', meaning to stain or to sully. The word describes the act of making something dirty or stained, particularly with blood or other substances.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'embruer' which means to stain — this helps you remember that 'embrue' refers to the act of making something dirty or sullied.

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