Definition

To cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven, until it is ready to eat.

Example

I love to bake cookies on the weekends.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What do you think about trying to bake some cookies this weekend?

That sounds like a fun idea! I love freshly baked cookies.

Yeah, we can experiment with different flavors when we bake.

Absolutely! I can't wait to see what we come up with.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A social event where food is cooked in an oven and served to people, or the process of cooking food in this way.

Example

We had a bake at the community center to raise money for charity.

Conversation

Are you coming to the bake at Sarah's this weekend?

Yeah, I wouldn't miss it! I love her treats.

Me too! I can't wait to taste what she has planned for the bake.

Definition

To cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven.

Example

I like to bake cookies on the weekends.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I decided to bake some cookies today.

That sounds delicious! What kind are you making?

I'm going to bake chocolate chip cookies, my favorite.

Root Explanation

Bake → This word originates from Old English 'bacan', meaning to cook by dry heat, especially in an oven. The term describes the process of cooking food using dry heat, typically in an oven.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'bacan' which means to cook with dry heat — that's why 'bake' refers to cooking food in an oven.

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