Used when someone is given a lot of support, encouragement, or positive qualities. Before her performance, she was pumped full of confidence.
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Figurative Speech
Understand it's not literal; no physical filling happens, it's about transferring emotions or characteristics. My mentor pumped me full of determination to succeed.
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Emotional Impact
Shows the emotional effect one person can have on another, often through inspiring words. Her speech pumped the audience full of hope.