DRINK

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

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