to cause to become reduced in size; to contract; to shrink.

to heat (a metal) to make (it) have right temperment.

to cook or bake properly.

to cause to mingle, associate, joint with.

to put (something) out of sight; to hide; to conceal.

to put in an assigned or proper place; to keep; to place.

to set a small decorative piece or pieces into the surface of something; to inlay.