bake in
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Meaning · English
To include as an essential, pre-existing or integral part of something.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
His jerky attitude is baked in to my perception of him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bake in” mean?
To include as an essential, pre-existing or integral part of something.
Is “bake in” formal or informal?
bake in is generally informal.