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
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Densmore was a jazz drummer, Manzarek was steeped in Chicago blues, Morrison was a poet with a compelling set of pipes, and Krieger was a flamenco guitarist.
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 14 May 2025
The mascot program itself is steeped in school tradition, with a full family of characters and carefully maintained secrecy.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 13 May 2025
Follow Columbus’s Footsteps On Historic Santa Maria Island For travelers drawn to places steeped in history, Santa Maria Island is a must-visit in the Azores.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
But whereas Past Lives served up dreamily romantic visions of couples connecting on a spiritual level, Materialists, as its title promises, is steeped in questions of economic pragmatism.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 6 May 2025
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 14 May 2025
The mascot program itself is steeped in school tradition, with a full family of characters and carefully maintained secrecy.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 13 May 2025
Follow Columbus’s Footsteps On Historic Santa Maria Island For travelers drawn to places steeped in history, Santa Maria Island is a must-visit in the Azores.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
But whereas Past Lives served up dreamily romantic visions of couples connecting on a spiritual level, Materialists, as its title promises, is steeped in questions of economic pragmatism.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for steep in
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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