ingest
10 synonyms and 2 antonyms for ingest, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To take something, especially food or drink, into the body, usually by swallowing.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use ingest
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ingest data
accidentally ingest
More formal/technical than everyday words like "eat" or "drink," and standard in tech contexts for importing data.
Etymology
From Latin ingerere, "to carry in."
Full origin of ingest →Frequently asked questions
What does “ingest” mean?
The word “ingest” means to take something, especially food or drink, into the body, usually by swallowing. In plain terms, to take something into the body (or, for computers, into a system) so it can be processed.
How do you pronounce “ingest”?
“Ingest” is pronounced ihn-JEHST (/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “ingest” in a sentence?
Here is “ingest” used in a sentence: “Always check labels if you have allergies before ingesting anything new.”
What is another word for “ingest”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ingest” include consume, discuss, get outside, partake, put away and touch.
What part of speech is “ingest”?
“Ingest” is a verb.
Where does the word “ingest” come from?
The word “ingest” comes from Latin. From Latin ingerere, "to carry in.".
How many meanings does “ingest” have?
“Ingest” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take something, especially food or drink, into the body, usually by swallowing.
