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tenderizes

/ˈtendəˌraɪzɪz/ /ˈtendəˌraɪzəz/

Meanings
verb
To make (something, especially meat) tender.

Examples :

"Marinating the steak in lemon juice tenderizes the meat, making it easier to chew. "
food action process

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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juice noun

/d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒus/

A liquid from a plant, especially fruit.

"Squeeze the orange and some juice will come out."

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easier adjective

/ˈiː.zi.ə/ /ˈi.zi.ɚ/

Comfortable; at ease.

"After a long day, I feel much easier when I finally sit down and relax. "

Illustration make

make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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tender noun

/ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/

Care, kind concern, regard.

"The teacher showed a great deal of tender concern for her students' well-being. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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marinating verb

/ˈmærɪneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmærəneɪtɪŋ/

To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.

"My mom is marinating the chicken in a teriyaki sauce for dinner tonight. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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lemon noun

/ˈlɛmən/

A yellowish citrus fruit.

"My mom bought a bright yellow lemon at the farmer's market. "

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steak noun

/steɪk/

Beefsteak, a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.

"For dinner, we had a delicious steak. "

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meat noun

/miːt/ /mit/

The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food.

"A large portion of domestic meat production comes from animals raised on factory farms."

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chew noun

/tʃuː/ /tʃu/

The act of chewing; mastication with the mouth.

"I popped the gum into my mouth and gave it a chew."