broil

[broil]

broil Definition

  • 1to cook something by direct heat, usually on a grill or over a fire
  • 2to become very hot and dry, often resulting in a conflict or argument

Using broil: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We broiled the fish for dinner.

  • Example

    The sun was broiling us on the beach.

  • Example

    The two teams broiled in a heated argument over the referee's decision.

broil Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for broil

Phrases with broil

  • to become extremely angry or agitated about something

    Example

    The issue of gun control has been broiling over for years.

  • broil up

    to become very hot and dry, often resulting in a conflict or argument

    Example

    The political situation is broiling up, and people are starting to take sides.

  • cooked by direct heat from above, as in an oven

    Example

    I put the cheese on top of the bread and put it under the broiler to melt.

Origins of broil

from Old French 'bruillir', meaning 'to burn'

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Summary: broil in Brief

The verb 'broil' [broil] has two main meanings. The first refers to cooking food directly over heat, such as on a grill or over a fire. The second meaning describes a situation that becomes very hot and dry, often resulting in a conflict or argument. Examples include 'We broiled the fish for dinner' and 'The two teams broiled in a heated argument over the referee's decision.'

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