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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Tenderize

    The primary meaning of "tenderize" is to make something, especially meat, tender or less tough by physical or chemical means.

    Definitions

    • To make meat tender by pounding, cutting, or using a chemical tenderizer
    • * To make someone or something less tough or resistant, often by repeated effort or persuasion

    Etymology of Tenderize

    The word "tenderize" is derived from the verb "tender", which originates from the Old French word "tendre", meaning "to stretch" or "to offer", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
    Historically, the term "tenderize" emerged in the mid-17th century to describe the process of making meat more palatable by breaking down its connective tissues

    Example Uses

    • The chef used a marinade to tenderize the steak before grilling it
    • * Years of practice helped to tenderize her fingers, making it easier to play the piano

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    toughen harden strengthen stiffen rigidify intensify exacerbate aggravate worsen increase enhance augment fortify reinforce consolidate secure stabilize solidify petrify ossify calcify vitrify anneal temper season inure acclimate habituate

    Related Nouns

    meat muscle tissue fiber tendon ligament cartilage bone flesh pulp marrow gristle sinew steak roast cutlet fillet chop tenderizer mallet hammer press grinder mill processor blender mixer cooker oven grill broiler skillet pan pot kettle

    Related Verbs

    pound grind crush press squeeze massage knead manipulate stretch exercise train condition develop strengthen weaken soften harden cook bake roast broil grill fry sauté simmer stew braise boil steam

    Related Adjectives

    tender soft delicate fragile brittle weak feeble flaccid limp slack relaxed calm serene tranquil peaceful quiet still gentle mild moderate temperate lenient merciful kind compassionate soothing comforting reassuring alleviating mitigating appeasing pacifying