# recipe vs retire

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### recipe
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ · frequency rank #4,886*
A formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions.

### retire
*verb · IPA /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,613*
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

## Source
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