digest
verb (used with object)
to convert (food) in the alimentary canal into absorbable form for assimilation into the system.
digests
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pluralof digest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof digest (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
digestverb (used with object)to convert (food) in the alimentary canal into absorbable form for assimilation into the system.
Example Sentences
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Until recently, peptides had to be injected because the gut treats them like a piece of steak and digests it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Of course, we could still see some more weakness in the group as it digests its recent decline, but we believe it is safe to start nibbling away on these stocks once again,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
As the market digests another AI scare, we would suggest staying out of the fight.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
As the mold digests the proteins and starch within the fibrous pulp, it also breaks down the cellulose, turning what remains into a dish beloved by many across western Indonesia.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2024
The Word sucks up Cannery Row, digests it and spews it out, and the Row has taken the shimmer of the green world and the sky-reflecting seas.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
