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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.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

  • Focus
  • Pore
  • Center
  • Rivet
  • Centre

Hyponyms

  • Drink

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.

Synonyms

  • Infuse

Hypernyms

  • Imbue

Hyponyms

  • Marinate

Related Words

  • Steeper (noun)
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