verbπShareTo cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat."The child quickly swallowed his medicine with a sip of water. "bodyphysiologyfooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb."The dog swallowed the bone whole. "fooddrinkbodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion."My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow."bodyphysiologyfoodactionsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept."My sister swallowed my story about the dog eating my homework without even a second thought. "attitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engross; to appropriate; usually with up."The large corporation swallowed up the smaller local business, leaving no trace of its original brand. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retract; to recant."After presenting flimsy evidence, the lawyer essentially swallowed his initial accusation. "politicsgovernmentstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation."to swallow an affront or insult"attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
