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Cook Definition & Meaning

1. To prepare food by heating it, often using a stove or oven.

Example: I love to cook pasta for dinner.

2. To be in charge of preparing meals, often as a profession.

Example: My sister is a professional cook at a fancy restaurant.

3. To manipulate or alter something in order to achieve a desired outcome.

Example: He knows how to cook the books to make it look like the company is making more money than it actually is.

4. To undergo a chemical change through the application of heat or other means.

Example: The meat will cook for an hour in the oven.

5. To fabricate or make up a story or explanation.

Example: He had to cook up a believable excuse for being late to work.

Examples of the word cook used in sentences.

  • My grandma is an amazing cook.
  • I like to cook pasta for dinner.
  • We need to cook the chicken before we eat it.
  • Can you help me cook breakfast tomorrow?
  • My favorite thing to cook is stir-fry vegetables.
  • My dad usually buys ready-to-cook meals because he is not good at cooking.
  • I love to cook pasta with tomato sauce for lunch.
  • Can you please teach me how to cook a delicious soup?
  • If you don't know how to cook, you will end up eating unhealthy food.
  • My mom asked me to cook dinner for tonight.
  • I usually cook a big breakfast on weekends, including pancakes, eggs, and bacon.
  • My dad always complains that I never cook enough vegetables in my meals.
  • My grandmother taught me how to cook her famous lasagna recipe.
  • When my friends come over, we like to cook together and try out new recipes.
  • In my culture, it is customary for the women to cook during the holidays while the men sit and relax.
  • After a long day at work, I like to unwind by cooking a homemade meal.
  • Cooking can be a form of therapy for me; it helps me clear my mind and focus on something creative.
  • My mom is an excellent cook; she can whip up a delicious dish with just a few ingredients.
  • I'm trying to eat healthier, so I've started cooking more meals at home instead of ordering takeout.
  • I love experimenting with different spices and flavors when I cook chicken dishes.
  • Despite her busy schedule, she made sure to cook nutritious meals for her family every day and encourage healthy eating habits.
  • After a long day at work, he liked to relax by cooking a meal and unwinding in the kitchen.
  • He had never been much of a cook, but he decided to challenge himself and take a cooking class to improve his skills in the kitchen.
  • In order to impress his girlfriend, he decided to cook her favorite dish from scratch and surprise her with a candlelit dinner.
  • As an experienced cook, she could tell the difference between fresh and stale ingredients just by smelling them.
  • My mother-in-law is a terrible cook, so I always try to find an excuse to invite her over to my house for a meal instead.
  • The key to cooking a great steak is to get the pan nice and hot before adding the meat, so that it develops a delicious crust on the outside.
  • I just love watching cooking shows on TV - even if I don't always have the time or the ingredients to try the recipes at home.
  • Having worked as a professional chef for over a decade, I am confident in my ability to cook any dish to perfection.
  • While I don't have any formal culinary training, I enjoy experimenting with new ingredients and techniques in the kitchen, and have become quite a skilled cook as a result.
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