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Infuse with lime essence on Bruce’s evening out (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imbue

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'infuse' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for imbue that I've seen before include "Inspire (with ideals)" , "Permeate, fill" , "Fill with a feeling or quality" , "Fill with, infuse" , "Instil - soak" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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