brewed
bruːd
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Definition of brewed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
cookingprepared by boiling and fermenting
  • The freshly brewed coffee filled the room with a rich aroma.
fermented steeped
2.
developmentcreated or developed over time
  • There was a sense of tension in the air, like a storm brewed.
created developed formed
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made or prepared at home
She served us some home-brewed beer.

Origin of brewed

Old English, breowan (to brew)

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cafe order
hot brewed drink from roasted bean grounds
social event
social get-together where people drink a hot brewed beverage
brewed residue
used coffee beans after brewing
tea brewing
device for filtering loose tea leaves from brewed tea
herbal medicine
medicinal root chewed or brewed to boost energy and health
beverages
traditional beer brewed from natural ingredients
traditional
beer brewed traditionally without artificial additives
caffeine free
hot beverage brewed from toasted chicory root, used instead of coffee

Examples of brewed in a sentence

  • He enjoyed the taste of freshly brewed beer.
  • The brewed plan was finally put into action.
  • A brewed friendship blossomed over the years.

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  1. French:brassé, mûri, ...
  2. German:gebraut, entwickelt, ...
  3. Italian:fermentato, creato, ...
  4. Spanish:preparado, gestado, ...
  5. Portuguese:preparado, desenvolvido, ...
  6. Chinese:酿造的, 发展起来的, ...
  7. Japanese:淹れた, 醸成された, ...
  8. Arabic:معد, آخِذ في التَّشَكُّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבֻשָּׁל, מְבַעְבֵּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:заваренный, развивавшийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зварений, розвинений, ...
  12. Hindi:काढ़ा हुआ, विकसित, ...
brew
bruː
brew: drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
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Definition of brew - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
beveragesUKdrink made by brewing, especially tea or beerUK
  • He enjoyed a hot brew on a cold day.
blend mixture
2.
figurativemixture of events or qualities forming a more potent whole
  • The meeting was a strange brew of excitement and confusion..
blend combination
3.
geographyRareUKoverhanging hill or cliffRareUK
  • The village was near a steep brew.
cliff precipice

Verb

1.
beveragetr./intr.make tea or coffee with hot watertr./intr.
  • She likes to brew her coffee fresh every morning.
infuse steep
2.
develop situationintr.develop slowly, often leading to something negativeintr.
  • A storm was brewing on the horizon..
ferment simmer
3.
beertr./intr.make beer by fermentationtr./intr.
  • They brew their own beer at home.
concoct distill ferment
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  • brew: drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
    drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
  • brew: overhanging hill or cliff
    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.

Origin of brew

Old English, breowan (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.

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  1. French:boisson, préparer, ...
  2. German:Getränk, brühen, ...
  3. Italian:bevanda, preparare, ...
  4. Spanish:infusión, preparar, ...
  5. Portuguese:infusão, preparar, ...
  6. Chinese:饮品, 泡, ...
  7. Japanese:飲み物, 淹れる, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْرُوب مُخَمَّر, حَضَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲלִיטָה, לַחְלֹט, ...
  10. Russian:напиток, заваривать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напій, заварювати, ...
  12. Hindi:काढ़ा, बनाना, ...

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