Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Nourishment

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to nourishment such as "drink", "feed", and "snack".

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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to drink [verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .
to sip [verb]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

Ex: He sat on the porch , sipping on a refreshing iced beverage .
to quaff [verb]

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

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to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

Ex: As part of the wine tour , participants had the opportunity to imbibe a variety of exquisite vintages .
to swig [verb]

to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

Ex: The celebratory toast prompted everyone to swig champagne in joyous unison .
to chug [verb]

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Ex: She challenged her friends to see who could chug a can of soda the fastest .
to swill [verb]

to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

Ex: He continued to swill beer throughout the evening , unaware of his alcohol intake .
to sup [verb]

to consume a drink or liquid food

Ex: The child happily supped on a glass of milk while listening to bedtime stories .
to eat [verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

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to snack [verb]

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

Ex: While working on the project , they took a break to snack on nuts and energy bars .
to dine [verb]

to have dinner

Ex: We often dine with friends on weekends , enjoying good food and conversation .

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

Ex: With excitement , the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing .
to binge [verb]

to drink or eat excessively

Ex: Stressful situations sometimes lead people to binge on chocolate or other treats .
to gorge [verb]

to eat greedily and in large quantities

Ex: As the barbecue smoke wafted through the air , friends eagerly gathered to gorge on grilled burgers and ribs .

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

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to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: The baby is learning how to swallow solid foods .
to feast [verb]

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

Ex: After the victory , the team feasted on pizza and drinks to celebrate their championship .

to start eating with enthusiasm

Ex: She took one look at the dessert and dug in immediately .
to feed [verb]

to give food to a person or an animal

Ex: Please remember to feed the fish while I 'm away on vacation .

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

Ex: The mother bird tirelessly searched for insects to nourish her hungry chicks .
to graze [verb]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

Ex: Farmers rotate their livestock to different fields to ensure they have fresh areas to graze .

to eat or drink something

Ex: As part of the celebration , the family gathered to consume a delicious feast .
to gulp [verb]

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Ex: The dog eagerly gulped the treat offered by its owner .

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

Ex: At the celebration , they began to guzzle champagne in high spirits .

to eat only a certain type of food

Ex: Bees live on nectar and pollen , which they collect from flowers to produce honey .

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

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