Definition of brew - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
beveragesUK drink made by brewing, especially tea or beerUK
- He enjoyed a hot brew on a cold day.
2.
figurativemixture of events or qualities forming a more potent whole
- The meeting was a strange brew of excitement and confusion..
3.
geographyRare UK overhanging hill or cliffRare UK
- The village was near a steep brew.
Verb
1.
beveragetr./intr. make tea or coffee with hot watertr./intr.
- She likes to brew her coffee fresh every morning.
2.
develop situationintr. develop slowly, often leading to something negativeintr.
- A storm was brewing on the horizon..
3.
beertr./intr. make beer by fermentationtr./intr.
- They brew their own beer at home.
Images of brew
drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer 
overhanging hill or cliff
Expressions with brew
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prepare hot drinks, especially tea or coffee
She decided to brew up some coffee for the guests..
cause tension or disagreement to develop
The new policy might brew a conflict between the management and the employees.
secretly develop a plan
The group met to brew a plan without anyone knowing.
plan something secretly or dishonestly
They were brewing a scheme to steal the company's data.
create a lot of excitement or controversy
The new policy brewed up a storm among the employees.
plan a secret and harmful scheme
They were arrested for trying to brew a conspiracy against the government.
cause difficulties to develop
The new policy might brew trouble among the employees.
potent magical mixture
The cauldron bubbled with a witch's brew of strange ingredients.
dangerous or volatile combination of elements
The political climate was a witches' brew of tensions.
plan something secretly
They met in the dark to brew a plot against the king.
start a significant change or uprising
The activists aimed to brew a revolution against the oppressive regime.
strong and intoxicating drink
The heady brew left everyone feeling dizzy.
coffee made by steeping grounds in cold water
Cold brew coffee is smoother than regular coffee.
coffee made by steeping in cold water
I love starting my day with a cold brew.
beer made in a traditional way by a small brewery
He prefers craft brew over mass-produced beer.
carbonated soft drink with a unique flavor
He ordered an iron brew with his meal.
currently being prepared or developed
A new project is on the brew at the company.
Origin of brew
Old English, breowan (to brew)
Terms with brew included in their meaning
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hot drink
brew from unoxidized leaves, steamed or roasted during processing
herbal infusion
non-tea brew with taste or look like tea
kitchen
device used to brew tea
pub brew
irish reddish ale with strong malt taste
coffee brewing
coffeemaker using steam pressure to brew coffee
malt brew
drink of beer often at lunchtime
plants
shrub used to brew a traditional herbal drink
alcoholic brew
mead from sweet bee syrup and water, sometimes mild in strength
alcohol
liquor or brew with alcohol as the main agent
coffee
brew a shot of espresso using a machine
drink
place a bag of tea in hot water to brew
Examples of brew in a sentence
A cold brew was perfect for the summer afternoon. Their relationship was a complex brew of love and hate. The project was a brew of innovative ideas and practical challenges. The hikers rested at the edge of the brew. Birds nested on the rocky brew. He prefers to brew his tea with loose leaves.
They brew a special blend for the holidays. Tensions were brewing between the two countries. A crisis was brewing within the company. The local brewery brews a new ale every season. She learned to brew beer from her grandfather.
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- French:boisson, préparer, ...
- German:Getränk, brühen, ...
- Italian:bevanda, preparare, ...
- Spanish:infusión, preparar, ...
- Portuguese:infusão, preparar, ...
- Chinese:饮品, 泡, ...
- Japanese:飲み物, 淹れる, ...
- Arabic:مَشْرُوب مُخَمَّر, حَضَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲלִיטָה, לַחְלֹט, ...
- Russian:напиток, заваривать, ...
- Ukrainian:напій, заварювати, ...
- Hindi:काढ़ा, बनाना, ...
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