Steep (Verb)
Meaning 1
Devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She steeped herself in her art, pouring all her emotions onto the canvas.
- The activist steeped himself in the issues affecting his community, gaining a deeper understanding of their struggles.
- After her health scare, she steeped herself in a newfound enthusiasm for wellness, adopting a balanced lifestyle.
- To create an authentic experience, the chef steeped himself in traditional cooking techniques from the region.
- The researcher steeped herself in science, studying the intricacies of the natural world for many years.
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Meaning 2
Let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Steep the tea leaves in boiling water for at least 3 minutes to release their full flavor.
- To make this fragrant perfume, steep the blossoms in oil and then strain the mixture.
- Steep the fruit in the syrup for several hours to create an intense and sweet dessert sauce.
- For a comforting drink, steep ginger and honey in hot water for 5-7 minutes, then strain.
- To create an herbal remedy, steep the dried herbs in boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes.