Ingest

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪn.dÊ’É›st/
• Homophones: in jest
• Rhymes: -É›st

Origin

From Latin ingerere ("to carry in")

Full definition of ingest

Verb

1. To take into the body, as for digestion.

Usage notes

Often used in labelling of chemical products. Common phrase: "Do not ingest," meaning "Do not take in
Do not swallow."

Anagrams

• signet, tinges