ingest
verb/ĩʒɨˈɾiɾ/medium
in·ge·rir
Definition
To take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing.
It is important to ingest plenty of water throughout the day.
The patient must not ingest any solid food before the surgery.
Common collocations
ingest foodingest liquidsingest medication
Etymology
Do latim "ingerere" (introduzir, meter dentro).