drink
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drink 'driŋk vb,
drank 'draŋk;
drunk 'drəŋk or drank;
drink·ing vt SWALLOW,
IMBIBE <\drink liquid> vi
1) to take liquid into the mouth for swallowing
2) to partake of alcoholic beverages esp. habitually specif to indulge in alcoholic beverages with disagreeable effect
1) liquid suitable for swallowing esp. to quench thirst or to provide nourishment or refreshment
2) alcoholic liquor
3) a draft or portion of liquid (as water or a prepared beverage) taken or to be taken by an individual at one time
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(drink) 1. a quantity of liquid taken in orally and swallowed. 2. to take in and swallow a liquid.
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