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Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Changes in Temperature

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to changes in temperature such as "freeze", "boil", and "cool down".

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Categorized English Verbs of Making and Changing
to freeze
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to cause something to become solid or turn into ice by reducing its temperature

Ex: The freezes vegetables as part of the packaging process .
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to chill
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to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

Ex: Tomorrow , they chill the fruits in the refrigerator for a refreshing snack .
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to cool
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to become less hot and slightly colder

Ex: By the end of the night , the room will cooled to a comfortable level .
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to fan
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to create a current of air to cool down oneself, someone, or something by waving an object

Ex: fanned the damp paint with a piece of cardboard to help it dry faster .
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to frost
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to cover something with a thin layer of ice crystals

Ex: Overnight temperatures are expected to drop below freezing , frosting any exposed surfaces .
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to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost

Ex: While cooking , they defrosting the frozen fish .
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to put food or drinks in a refrigerator or other cold place to keep them cool or fresh

Ex: All the groceries will refrigerated to maintain freshness .
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to reduce the temperature of something

Ex: The chef used a rapid cooling method cool down the freshly cooked soup before serving .
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to boil
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(of liquids) to become very hot and turn into steam

Ex: The chef instructed us to let the boil for a few minutes to thicken it .
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to heat
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to raise the temperature of something

Ex: They used a blow dryer heat the wax for the project .
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to warm
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to make someone or something hotter by increasing the temperature or providing heat

Ex: While camping , they were warming themselves around the fire .
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to simmer
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to cook something at a temperature just below boiling, allowing it to bubble gently

Ex: Last night , simmered the pasta in a savory tomato sauce for dinner .
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to heat a grill or an oven before putting food in it

Ex: Every time I bake , preheat the oven to ensure even cooking .
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to make something too hot in a way that can cause damage or discomfort

Ex: Constant use overheated the hairdryer , causing it to malfunction .
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to make something warm or hot

Ex: I'll heat the soup up for you in the microwave.
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to increase the temperature of something

Ex: The sunlight streaming through the window warmed the kitchen up.
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