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verb

steep

To soak in liquid.

The tea leaves steep in hot water.

Etymology
steypaProbable sourceOld Norseto pour or cast

Probably related to a Scandinavian pouring verb such as steypa. The soaking word is separate from steep, the adjective for a sharp slope.

More examples

  • She steeped the spices in milk.
  • The beans are steeping overnight.
  • The fruit had steeped for several hours.

Forms

steep · steeps · steeped · steeping

Similar words

soak
Need not aim to extract flavor or other substances.
infuse
Emphasizes drawing flavor or qualities into the liquid.