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(verb)
1. heat beforehand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COOKING (noun)
1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
WARM (adjective)
1. easily aroused or excited
2. characterized by strong enthusiasm
WARM (adverb)
1. in a warm manner
WARM (verb)
1. get warm or warmer
2. make warm or warmer

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