swallow

/ˈswɒl.əʊ/verb
Elementary
1

To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

2

To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb.

3

To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion.

4

To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept.

5

To engross; to appropriate; usually with up.

6

To retract; to recant.

7

To put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing