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US/hiːt/
UK/hiːt/
to make something warm or hot
More often (noun): the quality of being hot; high temperature
In context
Heat the soup for two minutes in the microwave before you eat it.
Most homes in Hanoi aren't heated, so winter nights feel very cold.
Heat the oil in a pan, then add the garlic and onions.
Words that go with heat
verb + adverb
- heat upCan you heat up the leftover rice for dinner?
- heat gentlyHeat gently and keep stirring so the milk doesn't burn.
verb + noun
- heat the oilAlways heat the oil before you put the fish in the pan.
- heat waterWe use a solar panel on the roof to heat water.
- heat the roomThis small heater is enough to heat the room in winter.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will hot the rice.Correct: I will heat (up) the rice.