steep in

phrasal verb

steeped in; steeping in; steeps in

: 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.

—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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For those who aren’t steeped in your company lore and lingo, storytelling can help clarify complex concepts—and allow leaders to reach new audiences. —

Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Rosemary is an evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean coast which is steeped in traditions. —

Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Villeneuve has the advantage of seeing glimpses of that future come true and his film is steeped in modern unease about zealotry, propaganda and environmental destruction. —

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 This charming Southern city is also steeped in rich history. —

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steep in