admittance, entree, importation; introduction, intromission; immission†,
ingestion, imbibation†, introception†, absorption, ingurgitation†,
inhalation; suction, sucking; eating, drinking &c (food) 298; insertion
&c 300; interjection &c 228; introit.
V. give entrance to, give admittance to, give the entree; introduce,
intromit; usher, admit, receive, import, bring in, open the door to,
throw in, ingest, absorb, imbibe, inhale, breathe in; let in, take in,
suck in, draw in; readmit, resorb, reabsorb; snuff up, swallow,
ingurgitate†; engulf, engorge; gulp; eat, drink &c (food) 298.
Adj. admitting &c v., admitted &c v.; admissable; absorbent.