Bakes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbāk/ (verb) /ˌprē-ˈbāk/ (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Bakes

Bakes (verb)

  1. to cook by dry heat especially in an oven
  2. to dry or harden by subjecting to heat
  3. to prepare food by baking it
  4. to bake (something) in advance

Bakes (noun)

  1. the act or process of baking
  2. a social gathering at which a baked food is served
  3. the act or practice of smoking marijuana immediately upon waking

Bakes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in teas, suppers

    similar: clambakes, cocktail parties, hen parties, house parties, housewarmings, icebreakers, kaffeeklatsches, keggers, klatches, masquerades, meet and greets, mixers, salons, showers, socials, soirees, stags, suppers, symposia, tea parties, teas, affairs, bashes, binges, blasts, blowouts, dos, events, fetes, functions, get-togethers, parties, receptions, shindigs, benefits, fund-raisers, balls, dances, formals, proms, celebrations, galas, occasions, bacchanalia, bacchanals, orgies, saturnalias

Bakes (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in cremates, incinerates

    similar: cremates, incinerates, fires, ignites, inflames, kindles, lights, scalds, scathes, chars, scorches, sears, singes

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bakes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bakes:

clambakes, cocktail parties, hen parties, house parties, housewarmings, icebreakers, kaffeeklatsches, keggers, klatches, masquerades, meet and greets, mixers, salons, showers, socials, soirees, stags, suppers, symposia, tea parties, teas, affairs, bashes, binges, blasts, blowouts, dos, events, fetes, functions, get-togethers, parties, receptions, shindigs, benefits, fund-raisers, balls, dances, formals, proms

Word Forms of Bakes

Inflections: baked, baking, prebaked, pre-baked, prebaking, pre-baking

Derived words: wake and bake (intransitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Bakes

Middle English, from Old English bacan; akin to Old High German bahhan to bake, Greek phōgein to roast

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Bakes

What does "Bakes" mean?

"Bakes" means to cook by dry heat especially in an oven. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cook by dry heat especially in an oven. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bakes"?

Other words for "Bakes" include clambakes, cocktail parties, hen parties, house parties, housewarmings, icebreakers, kaffeeklatsches and keggers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bakes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bakes"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bakes". Common alternatives include clambakes, cocktail parties, hen parties, house parties, housewarmings, icebreakers, kaffeeklatsches, keggers, klatches and masquerades.

Is "Bakes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bakes" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bakes"?

"Bakes" is pronounced /ˈbāk/ as a verb and /ˌprē-ˈbāk/ as a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Bakes"?

"Bakes" comes from Middle English, from Old English bacan; akin to Old High German bahhan to bake, Greek phōgein to roast. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What is another word for "Bakes" meaning "as in teas, suppers"?

When "Bakes" (noun) means as in teas, suppers, synonyms include clambakes, cocktail parties, hen parties, house parties, housewarmings and icebreakers.

What is another word for "Bakes" meaning "as in cremates, incinerates"?

When "Bakes" (verb) means as in cremates, incinerates, synonyms include cremates, incinerates, fires, ignites, inflames and kindles.