decoct

Verb decoct has 3 senses

• decoct(v = verb.change) - extract the essence of something by boiling it;
is one way to boil
Derived form noun decoction₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

• decoct(v = verb.change) boil down, concentrate, reduce - be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup"
is one way to decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
Sample sentence:
Something ----s

• decoct(v = verb.change) - steep in hot water;
is one way to infuse, steep
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something