"Marinates" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Marinates" Meaning

To treat (food, especially meat) with a mixture of seasonings, spices, and sometimes acid, typically liquid, in order to flavor, tenderize, or preserve it before cooking.

"Marinates" Examples

Usage Examples for "Marinates"

The recipe calls for the chicken to marinates in the mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
The chef insists that the steak marinates for at least two hours to achieve the perfect tenderness.
I usually marinates my vegetables in a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar for 30 minutes before stir-frying them.
The company marinates its employees in a professional development program to enhance their skills and knowledge.
The hikers had to marinates in the tent for hours as the weather outside turned adverse due to the sudden storm.

Note: I've used a variety of examples to demonstrate different meanings and contexts of the word "marinates". The first four examples show the word being used in a culinary context, while the last example uses the word in a figurative sense.