marinate

[US]/'mærɪneɪt/
[UK]/'mærɪnet/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. soak food in a marinade
vi. be soaked in a marinade

Example Sentences

marinate the wild game in milk

Let the meat marinate overnight.

the beef was marinated in red wine vinegar.

combination of Hummus, Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanouj and marinated eggplants-Great for sharing.

Ceviche:  Ceviche also spelled as cebiche, seviche or cevice) is a form of citrus marinated seafood salad that originated in its current form in peru.

Marinate the chicken in a mixture of herbs and spices overnight.

You should marinate the steak for at least 2 hours before grilling.

The longer you marinate the tofu, the more flavor it will absorb.

I like to marinate shrimp in a garlic and lemon marinade.

Marinate the pork ribs in barbecue sauce for a rich flavor.

You can marinate vegetables in balsamic vinegar for a tasty salad.

Marinate the fish fillets in lime juice and cilantro for a refreshing dish.

It's important to marinate the meat to tenderize it before cooking.

You can marinate tofu in soy sauce and ginger for an Asian-inspired dish.

Marinate the lamb chops in yogurt and spices for a flavorful meal.

Real-world Examples

So, this chicken has been marinated overnight.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

And if you prefer, you can even marinate it overnight.

Source: Chef Natasha

Section the chicken and marinate the parts.

Source: Rachel's Classroom: 30-Day Check-in with 105 Words (Including Translations)

Well, better go marinate those scallops for the lunch tomorrow.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

My entree had to marinate for three hours!

Source: Our Day Season 2

The first step is to marinate the chicken.

Source: CGTN

He marinates his meat really well.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

Here we have the Sheri Fish, they marinated it with masala curry.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

Once the chicken is done marinating, it's time to start skewering.

Source: Chef Natasha

Barry, he's marinating his steak in mustard. Good flavor.

Source: Gourmet Base

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