Digest - English meaning

daɪˈdʒest

Digest – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
Usage examples:
In terms of the western view of digestion, food is digested in the stomach and passed on to the sma…
Synonims:
Break downDissolveAssimilateAbsorbTake inTake up
verb
Understand or assimilate (information) by a period of reflection.
Usage examples:
Leonora digested this piece of news with mixed feelings
Synonims:
AssimilateAbsorbTake inUnderstandComprehendGraspMasterLearnFamiliarize oneself withConsiderThink aboutContemplateMull overChew overWeigh upReflect onPonderMeditate onStudyG

noun
A compilation or summary of material or information.
Usage examples:
A digest of their findings
noun
A substance or mixture obtained by digestion.
Usage examples:
A digest of cloned dna

verb
(of the body of a living creature) to chemically change food into smaller forms that the body can absorb and use
Usage examples:
[ t ] some people have difficulty digesting milk., he could digest an enormous amount of informatio…

verb
If a company digests another company that it has bought, it makes the action successful, so that the new bigger company is able to make a profit, etc
Usage examples:
The high street lender has digested the acquisition of fund manager scottish widows and is ready fo…

verb
To change food in your stomach into substances that your body can use
Usage examples:
I find that i don't digest meat easily., sit still and allow your meal to digest.

verb
To read or hear new information and take the necessary time to understand it
Usage examples:
This chapter is so difficult to digest, i'll have to read it again later.

noun
A short written report providing the most important parts of a larger piece of writing, or one containing recent news
Usage examples:
Digest of a digest of the research findings is now available., the company publishes a monthly dige…

Digest translation into English

Digest: translate from English into Chinese

消化, 文摘, 克, 跬

Digest: translate from English into Dutch

Verteren, Verwerken, Digesten, Verduwen, Slikken, Kroppen, Verkroppen, In zich opnemen, Rangschikken, Kort verslag

Digest: translate from English into French

Digérer, Résumé, Assimiler, Sommaire, Digeste, Assimilation, Résumer, Classifier, Supporter, Avoir l'espoir

Digest: translate from English into German

Verdauen, Verarbeiten

Digest: translate from English into Hindi

संग्रह, सार, संक्षेप, सारांश, संकलन, पचाना, हज़म करना, समझकर सीखना, सीख लेना, दिल में घर कर लेना, ख़ुलासा, सार-संग्रह, सार पुस्तिका

Digest: translate from English into Italian

Digerire, Riassunto, Compendio, Sommario, Assimilare, Smaltire, Riassumere, Classificare, Condensare

Digest: translate from English into Korean

요람, 적요, 참다, 소화하다, 터득하다, 간추리다, 증해하다, 침지하다

Digest: translate from English into Russian

Переваривать, Дайджест, Сборник, Усваивать, Справочник, Краткое изложение, Резюме, Вываривать, Классифицировать, Компендиум, Краткий сборник решений суда, Перевариваться, Переносить, Терпеть, Приводить в систему, Выпаривать, Вывариваться, Выпариваться, Настаивать, Настаиваться, Составлять индекс, Приготовлять компост

Digest: translate from English into Spanish

Digerir, Digesto, Asimilar, Meditar, Tragarse, Aceptar, Pensar en, Soñar con, Imaginar en, Relato corto

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin digest- ‘distributed, dissolved, digested’, from the verb digerere, from di- ‘apart’ + gerere ‘carry’; the noun from Latin digesta ‘matters methodically arrang

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Digest – similar words

digested

daɪˈdʒest

verb
Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
Usage examples:
In terms of the western view of digestion, food is digested in the stomach and passed on to the sma…

noun
A compilation or summary of material or information.
Usage examples:
A digest of their findings

noun
A substance or mixture obtained by digestion.
Usage examples:
A digest of cloned dna

Digested - all meanings in English

Digest synonims

absorb

əbˈzɔːb

verb
Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
Usage examples:
Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb
To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical
Usage examples:
The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb
If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost
Usage examples:
The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

Absorb - all meanings in English

assimilate

əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt

verb
Take in and understand fully (information or ideas).
Usage examples:
Marie tried to assimilate the week's events

verb
To take in and make a part of your basic knowledge something learned from others, so that you can use it as your own
Usage examples:
[ t ] we hoped the students would assimilate the information contained in the lecture., [ t ] once …

verb
To become part of a group, country, society, etc., or to make someone or something become part of a group, country, society, etc.
Usage examples:
The european union should remain flexible enough to assimilate more countries quickly., you shouldn…

Assimilate - all meanings in English

chew over

phrasal verb
Reflect deeply on a subject

phrasal verb
To think or talk about something, esp. when you need to make a decision
Usage examples:
We won't be able to answer right away – we'll need to chew it over.

Chew over - all meanings in English

comprehend

ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend

verb
Grasp mentally; understand.
Usage examples:
He couldn't comprehend her reasons for marrying lovat

verb
To understand something completely
Usage examples:
If you don’t comprehend something, don’t be afraid to seem dumb, just speak out., the directions we…

Comprehend - all meanings in English

consider

kənˈsɪd.ər

verb
Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
Usage examples:
Each application is considered on its merits

verb
To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something
Usage examples:
Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…

verb
To spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
Usage examples:
Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation., [ + question word ] have you cons…

Consider - all meanings in English

contemplate

ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt

verb
Look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Usage examples:
He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way
Usage examples:
[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way
Usage examples:
[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…

Contemplate - all meanings in English

dissolve

dɪˈzɒlv

verb
(with reference to a solid) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
Usage examples:
Glucose dissolves easily in water

noun
An act or instance of moving gradually from one image or scene in a film to another.
Usage examples:
The alternatives to a cut are fades or dissolves

verb
To be absorbed or to cause a solid to be absorbed by a liquid, or of a liquid to absorb a solid
Usage examples:
[ t ] dissolve two teaspoons of yeast in warm water., [ t ] they decided to dissolve the partnership.

Dissolve - all meanings in English

familiarize oneself with

phrasal verb
To learn about something
Usage examples:
We spent a few minutes familiarizing ourselves with the day's schedule.

Familiarize oneself with - all meanings in English

grasp

verb
Seize and hold firmly.
Usage examples:
She grasped the bottle

noun
A firm hold or grip.
Usage examples:
The child slipped from her grasp

verb
Hold firmly

Grasp - all meanings in English

learn

lɜːn

verb
Gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.
Usage examples:
They'd started learning french

Gain knowledge or skills

verb
To get knowledge or understanding of facts or ideas or of how to do things
Usage examples:
[ t ] we’re learning algebra., [ i ] he’s not much of a cook, but he’s learning., [ i ] parents lea…

Learn - all meanings in English

master

noun
A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.
Usage examples:
He acceded to his master's wishes

verb
Used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called ‘mr’.
Usage examples:
Master james wishart

noun
A ship or boat with a specified number of masts.
Usage examples:
A three-master

Master - all meanings in English

ponder

verb
Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Usage examples:
I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion

verb
To consider something carefully for a long time
Usage examples:
[ t ] she ponders the reaction she’ll receive., [ i ] the back porch is a quiet place where i can p…

Ponder - all meanings in English

study

noun
The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
The study of english

verb
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
I studied classics at college

verb
Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

Study - all meanings in English

take in

phrasal verb
Provide with shelter

verb
To move something or someone from one place to another
Usage examples:
Please, take me with you!, it may rain, so take your umbrella., the suitcases were taken to madrid …

verb
To subtract one number or amount from another
Usage examples:
Take sth from sth you'll need to take $2,000 from the $8,000 to allow for tax., take sth/sb off (st…

Take in - all meanings in English

think about

θɪŋk

collocation
Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb
Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.
Usage examples:
You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about

phrasal verb
Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.
Usage examples:
She thought about enrolling for a college course

Think about - all meanings in English

understand

verb
Perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
Usage examples:
He didn't understand a word i said

verb
Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

verb
To know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way
Usage examples:
[ + question word ] i don’t understand what he means., [ t ] is there anyone here who understands e…

Understand - all meanings in English

weigh up

phrasal verb
Carefully assess someone or something.
Usage examples:
You'll have to weigh up the risks for yourself

phrasal verb
To think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision
Usage examples:
Regulators are weighing up whether to allow the merger to go ahead.

Weigh up - all meanings in English

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