Brown (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make brown in color; "the draught browned the leaves on the trees in the yard".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The intense heat browned the once vibrant flowers along the walkway.
- Overcooking the vegetables browned them to an unpleasant texture.
- The sun's rays had browned the paint on the old fence posts.
- Exposure to the air had browned the copper statue in the garden.
- Aging had browned the pages of the antique book to a rich yellowish tone.
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Meaning 2
Fry in a pan until it changes color; "brown the meat in the pan".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- To brown the chicken evenly, cook it over medium heat and turn it frequently.
- Brown the steak in a hot skillet for two minutes per side before finishing it in the oven.
- The recipe instructs you to brown the sausage in a pan, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- First brown the bacon until crispy, then set it aside and cook the vegetables in the same pan.
- To make a rich beef stew, start by browning the short ribs in a hot skillet to develop the flavor.