marinate

[ mar-uh-neyt ]

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verb (used with object),mar·i·nat·ed, mar·i·nat·ing.

to steep (food) in a marinade.

Origin of marinate

1635–45; probably <Italian marinato, past participle of marinare to pickle. See marine, -ate¹

Other words from marinate

mar·i·na·tion, noun

Words that may be confused with marinate

marinade, marinate

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How to use marinate in a sentence

And while Blago was marinating, a big time TV interview could have really helped.
Blago on the Offensive | Dan Abrams | January 28, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
Marinating or pickling is a process with a formidable name with a simple meaning.
The Story of Crisco | Marion Harris Neil
Or add the chopped white of egg to the potato before marinating, and sift the yolk over the mayonnaise.
Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties | Janet McKenzie Hill

British Dictionary definitions for marinate

marinate

/ (ˈmærɪˌneɪt) /

verb

to soak in marinade

Origin of marinate

C17: probably from Italian marinato, from marinare to pickle, ultimately from Latin marīnus marine

Derived forms of marinate

marination, noun

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