mar·i·nate 
/ˈmerəˌneɪt/ verb
mar·i·nates; mar·i·nat·ed; mar·i·nat·ing /ˈmerəˌneɪt/ verb : to put meat or fish in a sauce for a period of time to add flavor or to make the meat or fish more tender : to soak in a marinade [+ obj] ▪ The recipe says that you should marinate the chicken overnight. [no obj] ▪ The chicken should be allowed to marinate overnight.
