steep in
phrasal verb
steeped in; steeping in; steeps in
1
: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.
—often used as (be) steeped inShe was steeped in the classics.
2
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.
an area steeped in history
Examples of steep in in a Sentence
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The film tells the story of a young poet and singer steeped in an ancient Moroccan form of folk song called aita, but forced to perform trashy pop songs in bars filled with abusive men.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
From the beginning, my life was steeped in the impermanence of renting, which mirrored the impermanence of our immigrant experience.
—Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Throughout history, the fruit has been steeped in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, but today, modern research has confirmed that pomegranate is packed with immune-boosting antioxidants.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
While the ride is considered a beloved classic, its history and storyline are steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes from the 1946 film Song of the South.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Not every campus is steeped in turmoil Other campuses have seen little to no disruption from protests.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 7 May 2024
The team also designed experiences steeped in the franchise’s rich, six-decade history.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The church’s priest, Father Mikel Bock, said the date difference is steeped in the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
The online homestay platform has just launched a new category titled Icons that will bring travelers extraordinary experiences steeped in music, film, television, sports, and more.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
From the beginning, my life was steeped in the impermanence of renting, which mirrored the impermanence of our immigrant experience.
—Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Throughout history, the fruit has been steeped in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, but today, modern research has confirmed that pomegranate is packed with immune-boosting antioxidants.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
While the ride is considered a beloved classic, its history and storyline are steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes from the 1946 film Song of the South.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Not every campus is steeped in turmoil Other campuses have seen little to no disruption from protests.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 7 May 2024
The team also designed experiences steeped in the franchise’s rich, six-decade history.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The church’s priest, Father Mikel Bock, said the date difference is steeped in the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
The online homestay platform has just launched a new category titled Icons that will bring travelers extraordinary experiences steeped in music, film, television, sports, and more.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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