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Meaning of
infect
in English
infect
us
//ɪnˈfɛkt//
uk
//ɪnˈfɛkt//
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Past Tense
infected
Participle Verb
infecting
Third Person Singular
infects
Definitions
Verb
to
introduce
a
pathogen
into
the
body
;
causing
illness
The
virus
can
infect
people
through
close
contact
.
to
contaminate
with
a
disease-causing
agent
The
contaminated
water
can
infect
the
entire
ecosystem
.
to
inspire
or
transmit
enthusiasm
;
emotionally
affect
others
Her
passion
for
music
can
infect
the
audience
with
excitement
.