Synonyms for

Bake

Verb / beɪk / Another word for bake — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cook food in an oven or over a fire without direct exposure to flame.

Synonyms & similar words

broil cook roast grill broil fry sear toast barbecue steam stew poach simmer saute pan-fry microwave noodle brown caramelize seethe scorch

Synonyms by register

Formal

roast toast cook prepare

Informal

nuke zap cook

Literary

fire oven-cook

Antonyms

boil fry steam poach simmer scald

Common collocations

  • bake bread
  • bake cookies
  • bake a cake
  • bake potatoes
  • bake in the oven
  • bake at 350
  • bake until golden

Word family

noun baker
verb bake
adjective baked

Usage note

Bake typically refers to cooking with dry heat, usually in an oven. It is often used for bread, cakes, and pastries, but can also apply to meats and vegetables.

Example sentences

  1. I will bake cookies for the school bake sale.
  2. My mom taught me how to bake a pie.
  3. Can you bake a chicken for dinner tonight?
  4. We are going to bake bread from scratch.
  5. She likes to bake cupcakes with sprinkles.

Quotes

  • All sorrows are less with bread. - Miguel de Cervantes
  • Bread is the king of the table and all else is merely the court that surrounds the king. - Louis Bromfield
  • Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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