Meaning of the word cook in English

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cook

US /kʊk/

UK /kʊk/

prepare (food, a meal, or a dish) by heating it to the required temperature

Example:

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She loves to cook Italian food.

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Can you cook dinner tonight?

Synonym:

prepare make bake fry boil

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as a profession

Example:

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The restaurant hired a new cook.

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My grandmother is an excellent cook.

Synonym:

chef culinarian food preparer

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