Meaning & use

marinate

verb·Everyday

To soak food, especially meat or vegetables, in a seasoned liquid before cooking to add flavor or tenderize it.

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Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for at least an hour.

She let the tofu marinate overnight in soy sauce and ginger.

A note on using this word

Marinate refers to the soaking process; the liquid itself is called a marinade.

Words with a similar meaning

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