Synonyms for

Brew

Verb / bru: / Another word for brew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make beer or tea by mixing hot water and flavorings with ground coffee beans or tea leaves

Synonyms & similar words

brewage make prepare produce cook distill ferment infuse steep blend mingle mix soak macerate mash percolate pickle stew distillate wort

Synonyms by register

Formal

prepare make formulate develop

Informal

make whip up cook up fix

Literary

concoct forge fashion

Antonyms

stagnate cease halt stop quell suppress

Common collocations

  • brew coffee
  • brew tea
  • brew beer
  • brew up trouble
  • a storm brewing
  • something brewing
  • let it brew
  • dark clouds brewing

Word family

noun brew
verb brew

Usage note

Primarily used for making beverages like coffee, tea, or beer. Can also be used figuratively to mean developing or preparing something, often something negative like trouble or a storm.

Example sentences

  1. My dad likes to brew his own beer at home.
  2. I need to brew a fresh pot of coffee.
  3. The tea has been brewing for 5 minutes.
  4. He is going to brew a special blend of coffee for us.
  5. She can brew a delicious cup of tea.

Quotes

  • A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent. - Unknown
  • I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now. - Louisa May Alcott
  • I can't imagine a day without coffee. I can't imagine!

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