Ingest
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Literal Ingesting
Used when literally consuming something by eating or drinking. Be careful not to ingest spoiled milk.
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Non-Food Items
Can also refer to swallowing non-food substances, such as medicine or chemicals. Doctors recommend against ingesting that kind of medication without supervision.
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Not Always Voluntary
'Ingest' doesn't always mean you did it on purpose; accidental ingestion can occur. The child ingested a small toy and had to be rushed to the hospital.