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drink

1 of 2verb
/drɪnk/
Forms:drinks,drinking,drank,drunk
1

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

A1transitive
  • He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer.
  • His brother used to drink freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon.
  • My brother always drinks smoothie after exercising.
  • My parents always drink orange juice for breakfast.
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2

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

B1
  • She doesn't usually drink, but she'll have a cocktail at special occasions.
  • The doctor advised him to cut back on his drinking and drink more water for better health.
  • She prefers to drink in the evenings before bedtime.
  • It's important to drink responsibly and know your limits when consuming alcohol at social events.
3

to raise a glass and sip in celebration or honor of someone or something

  • They drank to the newlyweds, wishing them a lifetime of happiness.
  • The team drank to their victory, clinking glasses in celebration.
  • We all drank to his success as he began his new job.
  • They drank to friendship, raising their glasses with a cheer.
  • She proposed they drink to health and prosperity in the new year.