Infect

verb

/ɪnˈfɛkt/

Word Frequency: 3.8

Definitions

1.verbTo bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).

"Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."

2.verbTo make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.

"Her passion for dancing has infected me."

3.adjectiveInfected.

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