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simmer /ˈsɪmɚ/  

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  • verb
    -mers; -mered; -mering
    to cook (something) so that it is almost boiling for a certain period of time [+ obj]
    Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
    The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce. [no obj]
    Let the stew simmer (for) 40 minutes.
    [no obj]
    to be filled with a strong feeling that is difficult to control or hide - usually + with
    He was simmering with anger/resentment.
    to be felt strongly by someone without being directly shown or expressed
    Anger simmered inside him.
    [no obj] :to continue for a long time without producing a definite result
    The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
    It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
    simmering conflicts/controversies
    Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
    [no obj] :to develop slowly
    The idea for my novel simmered in my mind for quite some time.
    simmer down
    [phrasal verb]
    to become calm after being very angry or excited
    After he simmered down, we were able to work out a solution to the problem.
    Simmer down! I was just joking. Don't take it so personally.
    noun
    [singular] :a state of simmering :a way of cooking that is close to boiling
    Bring the mixture to a simmer.