marinate

verb

To soak food in a seasoned liquid so it takes on flavor before cooking.

Example sentence

“Marinate the beef overnight in soy sauce and garlic for the best result.”

The liquid itself is a 'marinade', a separate word. Informally, ideas can marinate too: you leave a thought to marinate before deciding.

Related words

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