marinate

verb

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

Example sentences

“Marinate the beef overnight in soy sauce and garlic for the best result.”
“She marinated the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for two hours.”

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

Synonyms for marinate

soak
steep

Often confused with marinate

marinate vs marinade

Related words

simmerTo cook gently in liquid kept just under the boiling point.grillA cooking device with metal bars over a fire or other heat source, used to cook meat, fish, and vegetables.stewA meal of meat, vegetables, or both cooked slowly in liquid.brothThe liquid left after meat, vegetables, or other food has been cooked in water.dumplingA small rounded piece of dough, sometimes wrapped around a filling, that is boiled, steamed, or fried.sushiA Japanese food of vinegar-seasoned rice shaped into small pieces, often wrapped in seaweed and topped or filled with fish, vegetables, or meat.