marinate
The word “marinate” has 3 syllables: mar-i-nate
It's pronounced as /ˈmærəˌneɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for marinate?
In the thesaurus, “marinate” has 33 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for marinate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for marinate
- bathe
- damp
- dampen
- dip
- douse
- dowse
- drench
- drown
- humidify
- hydrate
- immerse
- impregnate
- infiltrate
- inundate
- macerate
- moisten
- penetrate
- permeate
- presoak
- saturate
- seethe
- soak
- sodden
- sop
- souse
- steep
- submerge
- swamp
- swill
- wash
- water
- water-soak
- waterlog
Antonyms for marinate
- dehumidify
- dehydrate
- desiccate
- drain
- dry
- empty
- parch
- sear
- void
Meanings of marinate
- verb
- To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.
Example Sentences
- It's best to marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
- She decided to marinate the vegetables in a garlic and herb dressing.
- Always marinate meat in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
- They used lemon juice and spices to marinate the fish before grilling.
- You can marinate tofu to give it a rich, savory taste.
On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to marinate, such as: bathe, damp, dampen, dehumidify, dehydrate, desiccate, dip.
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