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Phrasal verbs starting with "cook"

5 phrasal verbs use this verb

cook back
C1

Not a widely established standard phrasal verb; may appear in niche culinary or dialectal contexts meaning to reheat or cook again.

cook off
C1

To evaporate liquid by applying heat, or (in military/weapons contexts) for ammunition to fire unintentionally due to extreme heat.

cook out
B1

To cook food outdoors, typically on a grill or over an open fire; also used as a noun for such an event.

cook through
B1

To cook food completely so that the heat reaches the center and no raw parts remain.

cook up
B1

To prepare a meal, or to invent a plan, excuse, or story — often one that is clever, cunning, or dishonest.