Antonyms for in gests


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-jest
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʒɛst


Definition of in gests

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Latin ingestus, past participle of ingerere "to throw in, pour in, heap upon," from in- "into" (see in- (2)) + gerere "to carry" (see gest). Related: Ingested; ingesting.
  • As in ingest : verb swallow
  • As in absorb : verb physically take in a liquid
  • As in assimilate : verb absorb mentally
  • As in partake : verb eat, share
  • As in swallow : verb consume
  • As in take : verb consume
  • As in consume : verb eat, drink
  • As in devour : verb swallow, consume
  • As in eat : verb consume food
  • As in feed on : verb consume
  • As in imbibe : verb drink, often heavily

Synonyms for in gests

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