appetize

Meanings

• To stimulate the appetite; make delicious or enticing.

  - "The scent of freshly baked bread appetizes my appetite."
  - "The sight of beautifully arranged fruits and vegetables appetizes the eye and the palate."

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Rhymes

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appetizer , appetizing , appetite , appetitive

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Variants

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appetizer , appetizers , appetiser , appetisers , appetising , appetizing

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Etymology

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From Old French apetisir, from a- (from Latin ad, to) + petisir (from petis, little, + appetit, appetite).

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Trivia

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1. Appetizers are often served as a complement to alcoholic beverages.

2. The term 'appetizer' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

3. In some cultures, it is customary to offer a selection of appetizers before the main meal begins.

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Related Concepts

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1. amuse-bouche: An amuse-bouche is a small bite-sized appetizer that is usually served free of charge before the meal begins. Amuse-bouche can be savory or sweet, and they are designed to tantalize the taste buds and to stimulate the appetite.

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Culture

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In various cultures, appetizers are an essential part of meals. They can be served before a meal as a way to stimulate the appetite, or they can be served between courses as a palate cleanser or to add additional flavors and textures to the meal.

How to Memorize "appetize"

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   - To help memorize the definition of the word 'appetize', you can use the following mnemonic technique: Imagine that you are at a restaurant, and you are about to order your meal. The appetizer menu is presented to you, and you see a wide variety of appetizers to choose from. Among them, you notice an appetizer that is especially enticing and appetizing to you. This appetizer represents the definition of the word 'appetize': To stimulate the appetite; make delicious or enticing.

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