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

  • (..) Laura, I don't hate you because you're fat. You're fat because I hate you. I just wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school. I wish that I could bake a cake made out of rainbows and smiles, and we'd all eat it and be happy. She doesn't even go here! Do you even go to this school? (..)
    2004 Mean Girls