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chew
verb
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Divide chew into syllables:

chew

How to pronounce chew:

Definition of chew:

chew (verb):
to work the jaws and teeth in order to grind (food)
to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth masticate

Synonyms for chew:

masticateswalloweatgnawbiteconsumegrindcrunchmunchchomp
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Antonyms for chew:

ignore

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