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verb (used without object)
1.
to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
2.
to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point.
3.
to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.: The town simmered with rumors.
verb (used with object)
4.
to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling.
5.
to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point.
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Simmered
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noun
Verb phrase6.
the state or process of simmering.
7.
simmer down,
a.
to reduce in volume by simmering.
b.
Slang. to become calm or quiet, as from a state of anger or turmoil: We waited for the audience to simmer down.
Origin:
1645–55; alteration of earlier simper < ?
1645–55; alteration of earlier simper < ?
Related forms
sim·mer·ing·ly, adverb
re·sim·mer, verb
un·sim·mered, adjective
un·sim·mer·ing, adjective
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