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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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Categorized English Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to drink
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to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: My parents always drink orange juice for breakfast .
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to sip
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to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

Ex: The wine connoisseur carefully sipped the fine vintage to appreciate its nuances .
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to quaff
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to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

Ex: The tradition continued as the community quaffed traditional beverages during the annual harvest celebration .
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to imbibe
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to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

Ex: After a successful business deal , the partners imbibed rare scotch whiskies to celebrate their achievement .
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to swig
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to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

Ex: When the friends shared a laugh at the picnic , they raised their cans to swig some iced tea .
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to chug
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to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Ex: The group of friends loudly cheered as they chugged their beers in a drinking contest .
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to swill
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to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

Ex: In celebration , they swilled a concoction of tropical fruit juices at the beach .
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to sup
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to consume a drink or liquid food

Ex: The artist takes breaks from painting to sup on a refreshing fruit smoothie .
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to eat
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to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: The kids were so hungry after playing outside that they could n't wait to eat dinner .
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to eat up
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to consume completely, especially in reference to food

Ex: The aroma of the freshly baked pie encouraged everyone to gather and eat up the tasty dessert.
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to snack
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to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

Ex: To curb their hunger before dinner , they snacked on hummus and vegetable sticks .
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to dine
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to have dinner

Ex: Last night , they dined at a fancy restaurant to celebrate their achievements .
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to devour
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to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

Ex: In the bustling food market , visitors eagerly devour street food from various vendors .
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to binge
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to drink or eat excessively

Ex: Some individuals may binge on fast food as a way of coping with emotional distress .
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to gorge
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to eat greedily and in large quantities

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet , diners gorged on a variety of ocean delights .
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to gobble
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to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .
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to participate in consuming food

Ex: As the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, the bakery patrons eagerly partook in the tempting treats.
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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 hesitated before finally swallowing the mashed banana .
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to nosh
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to eat snacks or light meals

Ex: The evening gathering included a spread of tapas for guests to nosh on while socializing .
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to feast
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to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

Ex: Friends and family feast together during the holiday season, enjoying a variety of festive dishes.
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to dig in
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to start eating with enthusiasm

Ex: The family gathered around the table and dug in together .
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to feed
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to give food to a person or an animal

Ex: They fed the chickens before going to school yesterday .
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to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

Ex: It is important to nourish relationships with family and friends for emotional well-being .
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to graze
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(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .
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to eat or drink something

Ex: In the cozy café , patrons consumed hot beverages and freshly baked pastries .
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to gulp
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to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Ex: Trying not to be late , he had to quickly gulp down his breakfast .
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to guzzle
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to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

Ex: The crowd started to guzzle cold beer as they enjoyed the live music .
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to eat only a certain type of food

Ex: Bees live on nectar and pollen , which they collect from flowers to produce honey .
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to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .
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