Synonyms for

Simmer

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

Definition

to cook something gently at a low temperature

Synonyms & similar words

poach stew braise steam bubble percolate mull infuse steep stir-fry reduce sauté fricassee coddle

Synonyms by register

Formal

stew seethe smolder

Informal

bubble cook gently keep warm

Literary

smolder seethe burn low

Antonyms

boil blaze explode erupt rage fume

Common collocations

  • simmer down
  • simmer with anger
  • simmering pot
  • simmering rage
  • simmering discontent
  • simmering feud
  • simmering tension

Word family

noun simmer
verb simmer

Usage note

As a verb, 'simmer' can refer to cooking at a low temperature or to a suppressed emotion. 'Simmer down' is a common phrasal verb meaning to become calm.

Example sentences

  1. She likes to simmer the vegetables before adding them to the pasta.
  2. The chicken was simmering in the pot for hours.
  3. I prefer to simmer the sauce instead of boiling it.
  4. He simmered the rice until it was soft and fluffy.
  5. The soup was simmering on the stove all afternoon.

Quotes

  • Life does not always simmer down to moments of glory.
  • The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.
  • Patience is the ability to simmer down the heat of our emotions.

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