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swallow
verbgeneral useuncommon/ẽˈɡulɐ/en·gu·la
Definition
1Conjugated form of the verb 'to swallow' in the 3rd person singular present subjunctive or 2nd person singular imperative.
Usage examples
“It's important that he swallow the pill without chewing.”
“Swallow your pride and apologize.”
Common combinations
that he/she swallowswallow it
Idiomatic expressions
- Swallow your tears. (Stop crying.)
- Swallow hard. (To force oneself to accept something difficult.)