Digest
verb
/daɪˈdʒɛst/
To digest means to break down food in our tummies so our bodies can use it for energy and to grow. It’s like turning the food into fuel for our bodies!
Examples
- I eat my lunch so my body can digest the food.
- After reading the story, I need time to digest what it means.
- The dog takes a while to digest his food after eating.
Synonyms
break down
use
absorb
process
make energy
Antonyms
ignore
waste
reject
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