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braise Synonyms
Another word for braise
Choosing another word for braise depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To cook (meat, fish, or vegetables) by first browning lightly in fat and then simmering slowly in a tightly covered pot with a small amount of liquid.
Usage Example
"To make the tough cut of beef tender, you should stew it in broth and aromatics for three hours."
Strong
stew
simmer
Weak
coddle
• noun (Context 2)
A dish of meat, fish, or vegetables that has been browned in fat and then cooked slowly in a closed container with a small amount of liquid; also, the flavorful liquid or cooking process itself.
Usage Example
"The chef prepared a rich beef and red wine stew for the winter menu."
Strong
stew
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Braise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/braise