Ingest

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