bake Synonyms
Another word for bake
• verb (Context 1)
To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.
"They decided to roast a fresh loaf of sourdough bread for the weekend gathering."
• noun (Context 2)
A dish consisting of a mixture of ingredients cooked together in an oven, or a baked food item.
"She prepared a hearty pasta casserole topped with melted cheese for dinner."
• verb (Context 3)
To dry or harden a substance such as clay or mud by subjecting it to intense heat.
"Potters fire the shaped clay vessels in a kiln until they become hard and durable."
• noun (Context 4)
An act or process of cooking food or hardening material by dry heat in an oven.
"The artisan bread requires a twenty-minute baking at a high temperature to achieve a crisp crust."
• verb (Context 5)
To be or become extremely hot under strong sunlight or high temperatures.
"The tourists sought shade in the courtyard rather than continuing to swelter in the midday sun."
• noun (Context 6)
A social gathering or picnic at which a specific food, especially seafood such as clams, is baked or steamed and served.
"The coastal town hosts an annual summer clambake on the beach for residents and visitors."
Opposites of bake
The opposite of bake shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: