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bake

Definition

  • verb: to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat
  • verb: to cook (as food) by dry heat especially in an oven
  • used in recipes
  • synonyms: anhydrate, barbecue, baste

Examples

  • He likes to 'bake'. = He enjoys 'baking'. [=he likes making pies, muffins, cookies, etc.]

  • She wrapped the fish in foil and 'baked' it for 15 minutes.

  • They organized a 'bake sale' to raise money for the church.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You've got a cat? Come on. Well, I guess I know my place. I can't believe I'm actually doing this. "Get me water, bake me a cake"... What happened to "please"? Good boy, Sackface. Go for a walk. - Let her go. - Cut her throat, man. - What did you say? - Cut her fucking throat. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III