cook (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kʊk/

Definition

To prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking, or frying.

Examples

• I love to cook simple, healthy meals at home.

• Can you cook pasta al dente?

• She learned to cook from her grandmother.

How to Use cook

cook for someone (prepositional phrase)

To prepare food for a particular person or group. — "My mother loves to cook for her grandchildren."

cook something up (phrasal verb)

To invent or plan something, often a story or excuse. — "They decided to cook up a story to explain their absence."

Synonyms of cook

Words with a similar meaning to cook:

• prepare
• make
• prepare
• whip up

Antonyms of cook

Words with the opposite meaning to cook:

• eat
• prepare

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