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introsumes

introsumes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of introsume.

Meaning of introsume

Verb

introsume (third-person singular simple present introsumes, present participle introsuming, simple past and past participle introsumed)

  1. (obsolete, transitive) To draw in, swallow or absorb.
    • their vessels enlarge and introsume more copious nourishment1664, J[ohn] E[velyn], Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest-trees and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominions. […], London: […] Jo[hn] Martyn, and Ja[mes] Allestry, printers to the Royal...

Questions about introsumes

What is introsumes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Introsumes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of introsume.

Words near introsumes in the dictionary

  1. introspectivity
  2. introspects
  3. introsperm
  4. introsume
  5. introsumed
  6. introsumes
  7. introsuming
  8. introsuscept
  9. introsuscepted
  10. introsuscepting
  11. introsusception

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