bake up
B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To bake a lot of something, usually for a specific reason or occasion.
Literal meaning: To bake something in a complete or full way — fairly transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To bake a quantity of food, typically for sharing or for a special occasion.
"She baked up a huge batch of brownies for the school fundraiser."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 informal
To prepare or produce baked goods, often implying enthusiasm or effort.
"Every Sunday he bakes up something special for the family breakfast."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Mostly used in everyday cooking contexts. Less common than 'cook up' and not typically used figuratively. More common in American English than British.
Commonly used with
batch cookies bread muffins treats casserole
Forms
Base
bake up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bakes up
he/she/it
Past simple
baked up
yesterday
Past participle
baked up
have + pp
-ing form
baking up
continuous
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