English Cooking Verbs, Definition and Example Sentences There are many cooking verbs in English. These are very often encountered in daily life. Now let’s learn what they are. Grill to cook on a metal frame over fire. Example: don’t like grilled fish,let alone raw fish. Grate to cut into all pieces by rubbing it against a special apparatus. Example: It’s easier to grate a pumpkin than it is to cut it into small pieces. Add join something else to increase its size, number or amount. Example: She’s adding salt and pepper to the soup. Grab or get to take hold