Steep (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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..

Synonyms

• Infuse

Hypernyms

• Imbue

Hyponyms

• Marinate

Related Words

• Steeper (noun)

Meaning ²

Devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Absorb
• Engulf
• Immerse
• Plunge
• Soak Up
• Engross

Hypernyms

• Focus
• Pore
• Center
• Rivet
• Centre

Hyponyms

• Drink