steeps in English

noun
1
a steep mountain slope.
hair-raising steeps
verb
1
soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it.
the chilies are steeped in olive oil
synonyms:marinademarinatesoaksousemaceratepickle
2
surround or fill with a quality or influence.
a city steeped in history
synonyms:imbue withfill withpermeate withpervade withsuffuse withinfuse withsoak in
verb

Use "steeps" in a sentence

Below are sample sentences containing the word "steeps" from the English Dictionary. We can refer to these sentence patterns for sentences in case of finding sample sentences with the word "steeps", or refer to the context using the word "steeps" in the English Dictionary.

1. Professor Calen steeps himself in Latin.

2. Mr. Smith steeps himself in ancient history.

3. "Like the mast of some tall Ammiral," from the shelving steeps that overhang the torrents, and piercing high into the blue

4. The majestic peaks of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort offer expert bowls, steeps and long cruisers for advanced skiers, as well as extensive, open blue and green runs for intermediate and beginners as well.

5. Blooming Green Tea Set of 12 Balls , 6 Naturally Flavored Flower Teas Total 36 Steeps & 250 Cups - Artisan Hand-Tied Florals scented by Jasmine, Vanilla, Peach, Mango & Rose Scented Edible Flowers (1) 4.7 out of 5 stars 211

6. "Alcaic Ode" O Thou, Holy Spirit of this stern place, what name soever pleases Thee (for surely it is no insignificant divinity that holds sway over untamed streams and ancient forests; and surely, too, we behold God nearer to us, a living presence, amid pathless steeps, wild mountain ridges and precipitous cliffs, and among roaring torrents