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I swallow

verbcolloquialuncommon/ẽˈgulu/en·gu·lo

Definition

1

First person singular present indicative of the verb to swallow (colloquial variant), meaning to cause to pass through the throat; to gulp down.

Usage examples

“I swallow the pill with water.”
“I don't swallow that excuse.”

Common combinations

swallow dryswallow hardswallow the pill

Idiomatic expressions

  • swallow one's pride (accept something humiliating)