
Digest
Physical or Mental
Digest can refer to processing food or understanding information.

After the lecture, give yourself time to digest the material.
Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe coming to terms with news or information.

He needed time to digest the sudden loss of his job.
Not Literal
When talking about information, 'digest' doesn't involve a physical action.

Try to digest these facts before the exam tomorrow.
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AbsorbAssimilateComprehendConsumeDevourGraspProcessUnderstand
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