digest

/daɪdʒˈɛst/

/ˈdaɪdʒɛst/, /daɪˈdʒɛst/

to digest

MAIN VERB

arrange and integrate in the mind

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

make more concise

systematize, as by classifying and summarizing

become assimilated into the body

soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture

soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

synonyms : abide

Digest

something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)

a periodical that summarizes the news

a smaller format size for a book, typically around 5.5 x 8.5 inches

Examples

1. Dogs can absolutely digest grains.

2. Some cells digest collagen.

3. People digest foods differently.

4. These extremophiles digested sulfates for energy!