Inspire (with feelings or ideas) (5)

I believe the answer is:

imbue

(Other definitions for imbue that I've seen before include "Spread or diffuse through; inspire" , "Suffuse - soak" , "Fill (with a particular feeling)" , "Permeate, fill" , "Steep" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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