ingest — to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʒest/
Korean meaning: 음식, 음료, 또는 다른 물질을 삼키거나 흡수하여 체내로 섭취하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**제**스트
Example Sentences
- My cat somehow managed to ingest an entire sock - now it thinks it's a snake.
- The warning label clearly states 'Do not ingest' but my toddler sees it as a challenge.
- Fish can ingest plastic particles from polluted water.
ingest
VERB//ɪnˈdʒest//
to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it
A patient ingests medicine through IV treatment in the hospital
When you ingest, your body will suggest to digest!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ingerere', meaning 'to carry in' or 'to put into', composed of the prefix 'in-' (in, into) and 'gerere' (to carry or bear). The word entered English in the late 16th century.
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📝Examples
“My cat somehow managed to ingest an entire sock - now it thinks it's a snake.”
“The warning label clearly states 'Do not ingest' but my toddler sees it as a challenge.”
“Fish can ingest plastic particles from polluted water.”
“It takes time to ingest all the new regulations.”
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