broil
Translation
to grill
Examples
Let's broil the steaks for dinner.
Let's grill the steaks for dinner.
She broiled in the hot sun all day.
She sweltered in the hot sun all day.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cook (sth.) with intense heat from above Let's broil the steaks for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grill, roast, bake
Etymology
From Old French 'bruillir' meaning 'to burn, roast'.
Memory Tips
Think of cooking something under a 'boiling' hot flame. Note that in the UK, the common term is 'grill'.