pattern

Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Preparing and Serving Food

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to preparing and serving food such as "peel", "slice", and "garnish".

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Categorized English Topic-related Verbs
to peel
[Verb]

to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

Ex: Before making the salad , wash and peel the carrots .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to skin
[Verb]

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

Ex: Skinning the fruit makes it easier to eat .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to stir
[Verb]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

Ex: In the morning , she liked to stir her oatmeal with cinnamon for a warm and comforting breakfast .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to grate
[Verb]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Ex: He carefully grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to slice
[Verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Ex: He carefully sliced the cake into equal portions .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to mince
[Verb]

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

Ex: To make homemade sausage , you need to mince the pork .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to churn
[Verb]

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

Ex: In pioneer days , families would take turns churning cream for the week .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to cream
[Verb]

to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

Ex: Cream the cheese and herbs together for a flavorful spread .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to ripen
[Verb]

to cause natural products to become fully developed

Ex: She ripened the avocados by placing them in a paper bag with a ripe apple .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to cater
[Verb]

to provide a meeting, party, etc. with food and drink

Ex: The local bakery was asked to cater the corporate event with pastries and coffee .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: The dessert was garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to serve
[Verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: The cheese is best served at room temperature .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to offer something, typically food or drink, to someone

Ex: He served up a homemade breakfast to his family on Sunday mornings .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to cut something into slices

Ex: The chef skillfully sliced up the vegetables for the stir-fry .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents

Ex: He always shakes up his protein shake before heading to the gym .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to plate
[Verb]

to arrange and present food attractively on a dish or serving surface

Ex: The restaurant prides itself on how it plates its dishes , creating a feast for the eyes as well as the palate .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Topic-Related Verbs
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app