infect


Definition: Meaning of, infect in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈfɛkt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
infect infected infected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
infecting infects
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  1. to give someone a disease
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  2. [usually passive] to make something contain something harmful that gives people a disease
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  3. if a feeling or interest that you have infects other people, it makes them begin to feel the same way or have the same interest
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  4. if a VIRUS infects your computer or DISK s, it changes or destroys the information in them
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