The correct answer is (B) To soak; to saturate. To season by steeping in a marinade. To let stand in a seasoned mixture of oil and vinegar.

Marinate comes from French marinade, Italian marinare (to pickle, steep in a savory liquid).

Examples of use:

• She marinated the sliced cucumbers for a period of seven days.
• The fruit had been marinated in brandy for the entire afternoon.