steep in

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 in

She 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

Recent Examples on the Web

The series arrives on the cusp of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, and offers an alternative history that’s still steeped in facts. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Instead, the couple chose a school steeped in both royal history and personal significance. — Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

The builders, coders and creators of Silicon Valley have done much to drive innovation, but the entrepreneurs who profit from it are often not steeped in tech. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Once the jar is filled with peels, cover the peels with room-temperature water and let the peels steep in a dark spot for a few days. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

Rhymes for steep in

• cheapen
• deepen
• marzipan