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digest

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Learn the meaning of digest with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

digest

(verb, noun)

Meaning

to break down food for absorption

Example

"After eating a large meal, it takes time for the body to digest the food properly."

Synonyms

processabsorb

Antonyms

indigestreject

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'digestus', meaning to divide or arrange.
Related word forms
  • verb: digested
  • noun: digestion