drink

/drˈɪŋk/

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Noun
a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
Noun
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
Noun
any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"
Noun
any large deep body of water; "he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued"
Noun
the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"
Verb
take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
Verb
consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
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propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let''s drink to the New Year"
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be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"
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drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The husband drinks and beats his wife"