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ingest

verb
/ɪnˈdʒɛst/

Meaning

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

Example Sentences

The patient must ingest the medicine with water.

Example Expressions

ingest information

Synonyms

consume, swallow, absorb, devour

Antonyms

expel, vomit

Collocations

ingest food, ingest medicine, ingest liquids, ingest information

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