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Meaning of the word brew in English

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brew

US /bruː/
UK /bruː/
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Verb

1.

make (beer or ale) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation

Example:
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They decided to brew their own beer at home.
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The monks have been brewing this ale for centuries.
Synonym:
makefermentdistillinfusesteep
2.

make (a drink, especially tea or coffee) by mixing it with hot water

Example:
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She likes to brew a fresh pot of coffee every morning.
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Can you brew some tea for our guests?
Synonym:
makeprepareinfusesteep
3.

(of an unwelcome development) begin to form

Example:
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Trouble was brewing in the city.
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A storm is brewing on the horizon.
Synonym:
formdevelopemergegatherloom

Noun

1.

a quantity of beer or other drink brewed at one time

Example:
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This latest brew is exceptionally good.
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The microbrewery produces a new brew every month.
Synonym:
batchconcoctionmixturedrink
2.

a type of tea or coffee

Example:
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Would you like a hot brew?
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This special brew of tea is from India.
Synonym:
drinkbeverageinfusionconcoction
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brewingcold brewhome brew