brew
Translation
to brew, to make (tea/coffee), to develop
Examples
He brews his own beer at home.
He brews his own beer at home.
Let the tea brew for a few minutes.
Let the tea brew for a few minutes.
A storm is brewing on the horizon.
A storm is brewing on the horizon.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make a drink like beer or tea. He brews his own beer at home.
to develop or form. A storm is brewing on the horizon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: make, prepare, ferment; develop, gather
Etymology
From Old English 'brēowan' (to brew), related to German 'brauen'.
Memory Tips
Think of brewing a cup of tea or coffee. For the other meaning, imagine trouble 'brewing' like a dark cloud.