Cooking Verbs

6 words in this vocabulary list

dig in do pitch into produce soak up whip up

dig in

verb to begin eating eagerly or with enthusiasm

  • Please wait for everyone to be seated before you dig in to your meal.
  • Alright, let's dig in before the food gets cold!
  • I'm so hungry, I can't wait to dig in to this feast!
  • It's time to dig in and start working on this project with full focus.

do

noun a party or other social event

verb to perform an action or activity

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun used as a substitute for a noun

conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses

  • I must do my homework before I can go out with my friends.
  • I'll do my homework later, I promise.
  • I gotta do my homework before I can hang out.
  • Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to in order to succeed.

pitch into

noun a throw or toss

verb to start doing something with enthusiasm or energy

  • The team decided to pitch into the project to ensure it was completed on time.
  • Let's all pitch into buying a gift for our boss's birthday.
  • Hey, everyone, let's pitch into getting some snacks for the party tonight.
  • It's important for everyone to pitch into the community garden to help it thrive.

produce

noun fruits and vegetables that are grown or harvested for consumption

verb to bring forth or yield a product

  • The company aims to produce high-quality goods for the international market.
  • My mom can produce some amazing dishes in the kitchen.
  • I heard this new artist can produce some sick beats.
  • His hard work and dedication will produce great results in the long run.

soak up

verb to absorb or take in a liquid or substance

adverb in a way that allows something to be absorbed or taken in

  • The students were instructed to soak up as much information as possible during the lecture.
  • I love going to the beach and just soaking up the sun.
  • Let's hit the pool and soak up some rays.
  • She wanted to soak up the atmosphere of the bustling city before she left.

whip up

verb to quickly prepare or make something, usually food

adverb in a quick or skillful manner

  • The chef was able to whip up a delicious five-course meal in just under an hour.
  • I can easily whip up some scrambled eggs for breakfast.
  • She can whip up a killer cocktail in no time.
  • The politician was able to whip up support for his campaign with his charismatic speeches.