refrigerate

verb

re·frig·er·ate | \ ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt

refrigerated; refrigerating

Definition of refrigerate

transitive verb

: to make or keep cold or cool specifically : to freeze or chill for preservation foods that should be refrigerated

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Synonyms & Antonyms for refrigerate

Synonyms

chill, cool

Antonyms

heat, toast, warm

Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence

Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving. refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt

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Put the patties on a large dish or small baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to cook. — Paula Forbes, GQ, "How to Cook Burgers from Scratch Without a Meat Grinder," 1 July 2018 Stir in Cardamaro, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. — Priya Krishna, Marie Claire, "6 Boozy Frozen Drinks You Can Make at Home," 24 May 2017 On a floured work surface, shape the dough into two 5-inch round disks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, "The Classic Sugar Cookie Recipe Gets Made Over With Edible Flowers," 25 May 2016 Or make easy overnight oats: Combine ½ cup dry rolled oats with ¾ cup milk and add extras such as banana slices, cocoa powder, nuts, and berries before refrigerating overnight. — Joy Bauer, Ms, Woman's Day, "Nutrition Expert Joy Bauer's Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget," 23 Jan. 2019 If desired, set aside half of shrimp for the No-Cook Shrimp Rolls and refrigerate until ready to use. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Charred Shrimp and Avocado Salad," 21 Dec. 2018 Mix well and refrigerate in the bowl or a thick sealable plastic bag for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day. — Julia Moskin, charlotteobserver, "The art of the beef stew | Charlotte Observer," 10 Apr. 2018 To retain its vitamin C content, keep broccoli refrigerated. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Why You Should Eat Broccoli Every Single Day," 21 Mar. 2018 On floured surface, roll 1 disk dough (keep rest refrigerated) into a 9-in. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Almond-Cranberry Rugelach," 1 Feb. 2012

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