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Infuse

To pour in, as a liquid; to pour (into or upon); to shed.

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Verb group 2

Steep 84% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Steep 84% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Manner of action 5

Decoct 76% connected

To prepare by boiling; to digest in hot or boiling water; to extract the strength or flavor of by boiling; to make an infusion of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Din 76% connected

Loud, confused, harsh noise; a loud, continuous, rattling or clanging sound; clamor; roar.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Draw 76% connected

To cause to move continuously by force applied in advance of the thing moved; to pull along; to haul; to drag; to cause to follow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Marinade 76% connected

A brine or pickle containing wine and spices, for enriching the flavor of meat and fish.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Marinate 76% connected

To salt or pickle, as fish, and then preserve in oil or vinegar; to prepare by the use of marinade.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 7

Drill 76% connected

To pierce or bore with a drill, or a with a drill; to perforate; as, to drill a hole into a rock; to drill a piece of metal.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fill 76% connected

One of the thills or shafts of a carriage.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Imbue 76% connected

To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inject 76% connected

To throw in; to dart in; to force in; as, to inject cold water into a condenser; to inject a medicinal liquid into a cavity of the body; to inject mo…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shoot 76% connected

An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow passage, either natural or artifi…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Soak 76% connected

To cause or suffer to lie in a fluid till the substance has imbibed what it can contain; to macerate in water or other liquid; to steep, as for the p…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Steep 76% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Infusion 74% connected

The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Infusion 74% connected

The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Steeper 74% connected

A vessel, vat, or cistern, in which things are steeped.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Steeper 74% connected

A vessel, vat, or cistern, in which things are steeped.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 5

Impregnate 92% connected

To make pregnant; to cause to conceive; to render prolific; to get with child or young.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Inculcate 92% connected

To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; to urge on the mind; as, Christ inculcates on his followers humility.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Instill 92% connected

To drop in; to pour in drop by drop; hence, to impart gradually; to infuse slowly; to cause to be imbibed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Steep 92% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tincture 92% connected

A tinge or shade of color; a tint; as, a tincture of red.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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