CEFR B1

ingest

verb

Meaning

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

Examples

The digestive system is designed to ingest and process nutrients.
Animals ingest food to gain energy and essential vitamins.

Synonyms: eat, swallow, consume, assimilate

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ingest (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

Definition

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

Examples

The digestive system is designed to ingest and process nutrients.
Animals ingest food to gain energy and essential vitamins.
Some plants ingest insects to supplement their diet.

How to Use ingest

ingest X (collocation): To take substance X into the body or a system. — "The machine ingests raw materials for processing."
ingest X into Y (prepositional phrase): To take substance X and absorb it into system Y. — "The liver helps to ingest toxins into the bloodstream for removal."

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