What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
endued
Example
She was endued with an exceptional talent for music. [endued: adjective]
Example
The king endued him with the power to rule the kingdom. [endued: verb]
imbue
Example
The teacher tried to imbue her students with a love of learning. [imbue: verb]
Example
The painting was imbued with a sense of melancholy. [imbued: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Imbue is more commonly used than endued in everyday language and is versatile enough to be used in various contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between endued and imbue?
Both endued and imbue are formal words, but imbue is more versatile and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
