Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ingest-a-substance
verb
/ɪnˈdʒɛst/
Definition
To take in a substance, especially food or drink, through the mouth.
Examples
- After fasting all morning, she decided to ingest a light snack.
- It is essential for the body to ingest nutrients daily.
Meaning
The act of consuming or absorbing a substance by swallowing or taking it into the body.
Synonyms
- consume
- swallow
- absorb
- devour
- take in
