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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

  • (..) We'll instruct them to go after you if you don't come out. Let's hope so. Choucas! Call Charlotte and tell her if she doesn't not bake a pie until this evening, she's fired. GREEN HILL - Yes. - Serge Blondeau. - You were supposed to arrive at . (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop