recipe

Pronunciation: /ˈresəpi/ (American English)

Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'recipere' (receive)

Part of Speech: noun

Meanings:

1. A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of ingredients and a step-by-step method.
2. A formula or procedure for doing or attaining something.

Example Sentences:

1. "She followed the recipe carefully to bake the perfect chocolate cake."
2. "His grandmother's secret recipe for tomato sauce has been passed down for generations."
3. "The company's success is not due to any magic recipe, but rather hard work and innovation."

Related Words:

• Verb form: None
• Adjective form: None
• Adverb form: None
• Synonyms: formula, method, procedure, directions, instructions

Memorization Trick: Remember "recipe" by thinking of "RE-ceive" + "CI-pe" (pronounced like "see-pee"). Imagine receiving a piece of paper with instructions (a recipe) to see how to make something.