digest
//daɪˈdʒɛst/, /ˈdaɪdʒɛst//
Verb
digestInfinitive
digestPresent tense
digestedPast tense
digestedPast participle
digestingPresent participle
digestsThird-person singular
1
To break down food in the stomach and intestines into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
It takes several hours to digest a heavy meal.
2
To think about and understand information or ideas, especially over a period of time.
I need some time to digest all this new information.
Synonym
Noun
digestSingular
digestsPlural
1
A compilation or summary of written material or news, presented in a condensed form.
I read a weekly news digest to stay informed.
2
A periodical consisting of condensed versions of articles or stories previously published elsewhere.
She subscribes to a monthly digest that summarizes the best articles from various magazines.