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Definition of "marinate" []

  • To soak (meat, for example) in a marinade. (verb-transitive)
  • To become marinated. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "marinate" in a sentence
  • "Studies show that exercise helps your brain marinate in powerful, positive endorphins."
  • "But Wednesday, casual golf fans can once again marinate in Woods."
  • "Add the sliced red onion to let in marinate in the dressing."
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