Verbs for Nourishment

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer.

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

She likes to sip her tea slowly to savor the flavor.

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

After winning the championship, the athletes gathered to quaff celebratory drinks from the trophy.

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

During the celebration, guests were eager to imbibe the sparkling champagne in toast of the special occasion.

to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

The exhausted hiker paused to swig from the canteen, quenching his thirst on the trail.

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Thirsty after the game, he decided to chug a cold bottle of water.

to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

After the victory, they decided to swill celebratory champagne.

to consume a drink or liquid food

She sat by the fireplace, quietly supping on a cup of hot tea to warm herself on the chilly evening.

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

They enjoy eating pizza on Friday nights.

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

The hungry children quickly ate up all the cookies that were on the table.

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

At the party, there were many snacks to choose from.

to have dinner

The couple decided to dine at their favorite restaurant for their anniversary.

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.

an occasion when a person drinks or eats excessively

Her weekend binges on junk food left her feeling guilty and sluggish on Monday mornings.

to eat greedily and in large quantities

After fasting all day, she decided to gorge on a hearty meal at the buffet, savoring each dish.

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

The children tend to gobble their candy as soon as they get it on Halloween.

to participate in consuming food

The family gathered around the table to partake in a delicious home-cooked meal.

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

It's important to chew your food well before you swallow.

to eat snacks or light meals

In between meals, the office workers often gather to nosh on snacks from the communal kitchen.

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

The royal wedding was followed by a lavish feast.

to start eating with enthusiasm

As the delicious aroma filled the air, everyone was eager to dig in and enjoy the homemade feast.

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

Farmers work hard to nourish their crops with the right balance of water and nutrients.

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow.

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

During the winter months, households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm.

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

In the competition, participants were challenged to gulp a glass of milk as quickly as possible.

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

Thirsty after the game, he proceeded to guzzle a whole bottle of water.

to remain alive

The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away.

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant to fuel their metamorphosis into butterflies.