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swallows
verbgeneral usecommon/ẽˈɡɔlɨ/en·go·le
Definition
1Third person singular present of 'to swallow' or second person singular imperative.
Usage examples
“He swallows his food too quickly.”
“Swallow the pill with some juice.”
Common combinations
swallows hardswallows prideswallows foodswallows a pill
Idiomatic expressions
- Swallow one's pride (to accept something humiliating).
- Swallow hard (to suppress fear or emotion).