Basic Details
Word: Marinate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To soak food in a sauce or liquid to make it taste better.
Synonyms: Soak, flavour, season
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Marinate on something: To think about something deeply before making a decision. Example: "Before I decide on the job offer, I need to marinate on it for a few days."
- Let it marinate: To let an idea or plan develop over time. Example: "Let's let this plan marinate before we start working on it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We decided to marinate the chicken in a mixture of herbs and spices to enhance its flavour.
Example 2: The recipe suggests marinating the vegetables for at least an hour before grilling them.
Example 3: She left the fish to marinate overnight so that it would be delicious for dinner.
Fun Fact
Did you know that marinating not only adds flavour but also can make the meat more tender? The acids in the marinade help break down the proteins, making the food juicier!
Famous Quote
"The secret of good cooking is, first, having a job that you love; and second, marinating everything." - Julia Child
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "marinate" mean?
a) To cook food quickly
b) To soak food in a sauce
c) To freeze food
d) To dry food
Answer: b) To soak food in a sauce
2. Which of these is a synonym of "marinate"?
a) Bake
b) Soak
c) Fry
d) Grill
Answer: b) Soak
3. Which sentence uses "marinate" correctly?
a) I will marinate the soup for dinner.
b) She decided to marinate the beef before cooking it.
c) He will marinate the cake in icing.
d) It is too hot to marinate today.
Answer: b) She decided to marinate the beef before cooking it.
4. Which idiom means to think carefully about something?
a) Marinate on something
b) Let it marinate
c) Both a and b
d) Cook the books
Answer: c) Both a and b
5. What is an opposite action of "marinate"?
a) N/A
b) Steam
c) Saut
d) Dry out
Answer: d) Dry out
