Definition

To cook something again after it has already been cooked.

Example

After the leftovers were too cold, I decided to recook them in the oven.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I didn't like how the chicken turned out last night.

Yeah, it was a bit dry, wasn’t it?

I think I might just recook it today with some different spices.

That sounds like a great idea! It could turn out much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recook → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cook" (from Old English "coc", meaning to prepare food). The word "recook" means to cook something again.

Memory Tip

Think of cooking something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'cook' refers to preparing food.

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