Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

digest

[dih-jest, dahy-, dahy-jest] / dɪˈdʒɛst, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ dʒɛst /
NOUN
abridgement of something written
Synonyms
STRONG
abstract brief compendium condensation epitome sketch summary survey syllabus synopsis
WEAK
aperçu pandect précis résumé short form sylloge
Antonyms
WEAK
unabridgement
VERB
assimilate food
Synonyms
STRONG
absorb consume dissolve eat incorporate macerate swallow take
WEAK
chymify
Antonyms
STRONG
build maintain misunderstand
WEAK
detail enlarge expand lengthen
VERB
make shorter; abridge
Synonyms
STRONG
abbreviate abstract classify codify compress condense cut decrease epitomize inventory nutshell reduce shorten sum summarize summate survey systematize tabulate trim
WEAK
boil down cut down cut to bone get to the meat methodize put in a nutshell sum up synopsize
Antonyms
STRONG
add amplify develop disorganize enlarge expand extend fill grow increase lengthen raise strengthen
WEAK
detail misunderstand
VERB
come to understand
Synonyms
STRONG
absorb analyze assimilate consider contemplate deliberate grasp master meditate ponder study
WEAK
take in think about think over
Antonyms
STRONG
discard dismiss disregard forget ignore misunderstand neglect not get reject
WEAK
detail enlarge expand lengthen
VERB
tolerate, endure
Synonyms
STRONG
abide bear brook go stand stomach swallow take
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid dodge refuse reject shun stop
WEAK
detail enlarge expand lengthen misunderstand

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I believe this will settle around the very round $100 number and digest some of the recent massive gains.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I lost my mom not that many years ago, and it’s hard to digest how the most destructive and emotionally devastating things are also absolutely assured and commonplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Proponents of regular media appearances by the Fed chair say they allow the central bank to shape the narrative around its interest-rate moves and can help markets digest the Fed’s policies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

We’ve got gobs of travel news to digest this week, so let’s dive in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“There are bacteria in your stomach that help digest food. During the process, gas is released,” he explains.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm

Vocabulary lists containing digest

The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Vocabulary from "Stop Expecting Games to Build Empathy" by Julie Muncy

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!