Meaning of ingest in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

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1. Verb

   ingest

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Latin ingest-‘brought in’, from the verb ingerere, from in-‘into’ + gerere‘carry’

   Definitions

   1. serve oneself to, or consume regularly

   Examples

   • « Have another bowl of chicken soup! »
   • « I don't take sugar in my coffee »

   Antonyms

   • abstain
   • refrain
   • desist
2. 2. take up mentally

   Examples

   • « he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe »