Digest

usgb/daɪˈdʒest/
verb

To process food in your body or break down something by thinking about it.

He finds it hard to digest fatty foods.
Visual representation of "digest" - to process food in your body or break down something by thinking about it

Often appears as...

  • digest food
  • digest information
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Physical or Mental

Digest can refer to processing food or understanding information.

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After the lecture, give yourself time to digest the material.
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Metaphorical Use

Used metaphorically to describe coming to terms with news or information.

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He needed time to digest the sudden loss of his job.
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Not Literal

When talking about information, 'digest' doesn't involve a physical action.

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Try to digest these facts before the exam tomorrow.
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