Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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decoct | No | No | Yes | No |
infuse | No | No | Yes | No |
decoct (verb) | infuse (verb) |
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extract the essence of something by boiling it | introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes |
steep in hot water | let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse |
be cooked until very little liquid is left | fill, as with a certain quality |
undergo the process of infusion | |
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |