Synonyms of decant

decant

verb

as in to drain

formal to pour (a liquid, especially wine) from one container into another

The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drain
• pump
• empty
• suck
• tap
• draw (off)
• draft
• effuse
• syphon
• siphon
• milk
• bleed
• clear
• clean
• exhaust
• evacuate
• vacate
• flush
• deplete
• purge
• void
• vacuate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wash
• water
• soak
• bathe
• wet
• drench
• douse
• drown
• overflow
• flood
• inundate
• fill
• submerge
• dowse
• swamp
• deluge
• souse

Examples of decant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The state allows irrevocable trusts to be decanted, or changed, into a new trust as long as certain provisions are met. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024

Its velvety tannins and complex layers of black-cherry, blackberry, clove, and dark-chocolate flavors are perfect to enjoy now after decanting, but this will lay down beautifully for up to 25 years. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024

Consider decanting your liquids into leakproof travel-size containers. —Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024

While many believe that only red wines need to be decanted, whether or not to decant your wine is also a personal preference. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023