1. to cause a liquid to flow through or over something, especially to supply blood or other fluid to body tissues
Usage: medical/technical
2. to spread throughout or fill completely with something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The surgeon worked to perfuse the transplanted organ with blood.
• Doctors monitored how well the heart could perfuse the patient’s tissues.
• The medication helps perfuse oxygen to damaged areas of the brain.
• Warm light seemed to perfuse the entire room at sunset.
• A sense of calm perfused her thoughts as she meditated.
• The aroma of fresh bread perfused the bakery.