parboil

The word “parboil” has 2 syllables: par-boil

It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.bɔɪl/


What is synonym and antonym for parboil?

In the thesaurus, “parboil” has 25 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for parboil along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for parboil

  • agitate
  • boil
  • braise
  • bubble
  • churn
  • coddle
  • cook
  • decoct
  • effervesce
  • evaporate
  • fizz
  • foam
  • fricassee
  • froth
  • poach
  • pressure-cook
  • reboil
  • scald
  • seethe
  • simmer
  • smolder
  • smother
  • steam
  • steep
  • stew

Antonyms for parboil

  • freeze

Meanings of parboil

  • verb
    1. To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.

Example Sentences

  • To soften the potatoes, you should parboil them before frying.
  • The chef decided to parboil the carrots to reduce cooking time.
  • It is common to parboil rice before making certain dishes.
  • Before grilling the ribs, he chose to parboil them for tenderness.
  • Some recipes suggest you parboil vegetables to preserve their color and texture.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parboil, such as: agitate, boil, braise, bubble, churn, coddle, cook.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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