decantare — meaning in English

English meaning

• decant verb To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
• puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
• refine verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
• steep adj Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

Senses

decantare is used for these senses in English:

• decant (transitive) To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
• puff To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
• refine (transitive) To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.
• refine (intransitive) To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.

decant — full definition

1. verb To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
2. verb To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance.
3. verb To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
4. verb To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.

puff — full definition

1. noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
2. verb To breathe quickly and heavily, especially from exertion.
3. verb To swell or inflate, often followed by "up."
4. verb To praise something excessively, especially for promotional purposes.

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