Phrase guide

drink to

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To raise one's glass as a toast to (someone or something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Let's drink to a successful outcome.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drink, to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He drank to the point of drunkenness.
  • They drank to forget.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: auf etwas/jemanden trinken — to raise one's glass
  • German: auf etwas/jemanden anstoßen — to raise one's glass
  • Ancient Greek: προπῑ́νω (propī́nō) — to raise one's glass
  • Russian: пить за (pitʹ za) — to raise one's glass