steep in
Third Person
steeps in
Present Participle
steeping in
Past Tense
steeped in
Past Participle
steeped in
1
to be deeply surrounded by a significant amount of tradition or history
- The small town is steeped in tradition, celebrating annual festivals passed down through generations.
- The museum is steeped in art, showcasing masterpieces from renowned artists.
- The historical landmark is steeped in significance, representing a crucial moment in the country's history.
- The university is steeped in academic excellence, boasting a long list of renowned scholars and alumni.
2
to soak an object in a particular substance in order to extract certain qualities
- She steeped the tea leaves in hot water to extract their aromatic flavors.
- He steeped the fabric in dye to imbue it with a vibrant color.
- The chef steeped the meat in a marinade overnight to enhance its tenderness and taste.
- The fruit was steeped in sugar syrup, imparting sweetness and preserving it.
- The clothes soaked in the detergent solution, allowing the stains to be drawn out.