swallow
verb (used with object)
to take into the stomach by drawing through the throat and esophagus with a voluntary muscular action, as food, drink, or other substances.
have swallowed
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present perfectof swallow.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"I have swallowed more dust than bread," he said in his living room, as he showed the stoma bag he now has to use.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
TOI-5882 has not yet expanded enough for its size alone to explain how it could have swallowed a planet.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
Low was also believed to have swallowed a blood clot from his nose or mouth.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
Chinese automakers have swallowed up market share in other countries around the world, a worrisome prospect for U.S. car executives who struggle to compete on production costs and vehicle technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
He would have swallowed if his mouth wasn’t so dry.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
