Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

intenerate

Verb

/inˈtenəˌrāt/

Definition

To make tender or soft.

Examples

The chef used a marinade to intenerate the tough cuts of meat before grilling.
Her kind words helped to intenerate his hardened heart.
To intenerate the vegetables, soak them in water for several hours.

Meaning

The term ‘intenerate’ refers to the action of making something softer, either physically or metaphorically. It can be used to describe the process of softening food, such as meat, or figuratively to suggest making someone’s feelings more gentle or tender.