to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.

to imbibe alcoholic drinks, esp. habitually or to excess; tipple

He never drinks. They won't find jobs until they stop drinking.

to show one's respect, affection, or hopes with regard to a person, thing, or event by ceremoniously taking a swallow of wine or some other drink (often fol. by to )

They drank to his victory.

to be savored or enjoyed by drinking

a wine that will drink deliciously for many years.

to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.

to take in (a liquid) in any manner; absorb.

to take in through the senses, esp. with eagerness and pleasure (often fol. by in )

He drank in the beauty of the scene.

to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.).

to propose or participate in a toast to (a person, thing, or event)

to drink one's health.

any liquid that is swallowed to quench thirst, for nourishment, etc.; beverage.

liquor; alcohol.

excessive indulgence in alcohol

Drink was his downfall.

a swallow or draft of liquid; potion

She took a drink of water before she spoke.

Informal . a large body of water, as a lake, ocean, river, etc. (usually prec. by the )

His teammates threw him in the drink.

noun

food

noun

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verb

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