marinate

UK
/ˈmær.ɪ.neɪt/
US
/ˈmɛr.ɪ.neɪt/

Translations

marinateverb
marinated
Past Simple
marinated
Past Participle
marinating
Gerund
UK
/ˈmær.ɪ.neɪt/
US
/ˈmɛr.ɪ.neɪt/
She decided to marinate the chicken overnight to enhance its flavor.
Elle a décidé de mariner le poulet toute la nuit pour en rehausser la saveur.
Additional translations
laisser mûrirAu sens figuré, pour une idée, une décision ou un projet.

Definitions

marinateverb
To soak food, especially meat, in a marinade to add flavor or tenderize it before cooking.
She decided to marinate the chicken overnight to enhance its flavor.
To allow something (such as an idea, feeling, or plan) to develop or be considered over a period of time, as if soaking in a marinade.
He decided to let the idea marinate before making a final decision.