Marinate

Pronunciation: /ˈmærəˌneɪt/

Definitions of marinate

verb to soak food in a seasoned liquid mixture before cooking

Example Sentences

A1 I marinate the chicken before grilling it.

A2 She likes to marinate the steak in a mixture of herbs and spices.

B1 It is recommended to marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

B2 The chef marinated the pork overnight to enhance the flavor.

C1 After marinating the lamb in a special sauce, it was slow-cooked to perfection.

C2 The recipe calls for marinating the tofu in a tangy marinade for several hours.

Examples of marinate in a Sentence

formal The chef instructed us to marinate the meat for at least 24 hours before cooking.

informal Hey, don't forget to marinate the chicken before grilling it.

slang I always marinate my steak in a special sauce for extra flavor.

figurative She needed some time to marinate on the decision before making a choice.

Grammatical Forms of marinate

• past tense: marinated
• plural: marinates
• comparative: more marinated
• superlative: most marinated
• present tense: marinates
• future tense: will marinate
• perfect tense: has marinated
• continuous tense: is marinating
• singular: marinate
• positive degree: marinate
• infinitive: to marinate
• gerund: marinating
• participle: marinated

Origin and Evolution of marinate

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'marinate' originated from the Latin word 'marinatus' which means to soak in a marinade or brine.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of food preparation, the word 'marinate' has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe the process of soaking or steeping something in a particular environment or influence.