Synonyms

marinate

American

[mar-uh-neyt] / ˈmær əˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

marinated, marinating

to steep (food) in a marinade.

marinate British

/ ˈmærɪˌneɪt /

verb

to soak in marinade

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Other Word Forms

marination noun

Etymology

Origin of marinate

1635–45; probably < Italian marinato, past participle of marinare to pickle. See marine, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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Ma had shown me how to marinate it with soya, garlic, and fermented black bean.

From Literature

Just enough to let them marinate as they cooled.

From Salon

“I need time for marinate your dad’s favorite ribs. Wouldn’t be right to eat any kine food.”

From Literature

Splurge on the ikura, marinated and served in half a lemon, which you squeeze into the roe for a bright, decadent bite.

From Salon

Sit with that pungent taste marinating on your tongue and savor every flavor profile, both the pleasant and unpleasant.

From Salon

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