Meaning of Drink a toast
To raise a glass and speak in honor of someone or something.
In simple words: To raise a glass and say something before drinking.
Drink a toast in a sentence
- Let’s drink a toast to our friendship.
- At the wedding, everyone stood up to drink a toast to the newlyweds.
- She gave a lovely speech before we drink a toast to the team's success.
- It’s traditional to drink a toast to health and happiness during celebrations.
- Everyone raised their glasses to drink a toast to the graduates.
How to use Drink a toast
Use in social situations before a drink. More formal during celebrations, less common in casual settings.
Grammar pattern
drink a toast + to + object
Memory hint
Imagine raising a glass toward a friend, saying something nice before sipping.
Related words
Collocations with Drink a toast
- drink a toast to
- raise a glass
- offer a toast
Synonyms for Drink a toast
- propose a toast
- raise a glass
- toast to
Common mistakes with Drink a toast
- Confusing with 'make a toast', which is the act of speaking.
- Using 'drink a toast' without specifying what the toast is for.
- Overusing in informal situations where it feels out of place.
Drink a toast appears in
Drink a toast in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شرب نخب
رفع الكأس وقول شيء قبل الشرب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পানীয় উৎসর্গ করা
গ্লাস তুলে কিছু বলার পর পান করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Einen Toast aussprechen
Ein Glas erheben und etwas sagen, bevor man trinkt.
- SpanishEspañol
Brindar
Levantar la copa y decir algo antes de beber.
- Persianفارسی
به سلامتی نوشیدن
لیوانی را بالا بردن و قبل از نوشیدن چیزی گفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Lever sa coupe / Porter un toast
Lever son verre et dire un truc avant de boire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
टोस्ट पीना
गिलास उठाकर कुछ कहना और फिर पीना।
- ItalianItaliano
Fare un brindisi
Alzare un bicchiere e dire qualcosa prima di bere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fazer um brinde
Levantar um copo e dizer algo antes de beber.
- RussianРусский
Поднять тост
Поднять бокал и что-то сказать перед тем, как выпить.
- Urduاردو
جام اٹھنا، سلامتی کا نذرانہ پیش کرنا
پینے سے پہلے گلاس اٹھا کر کچھ کہنا۔
- Chinese中文
敬酒
举起杯子,在喝酒前说点什么。
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Frequently asked questions about Drink a toast
What does Drink a toast mean?
To raise a glass and say something before drinking.
What is the definition of Drink a toast?
To raise a glass and speak in honor of someone or something.
How do you use Drink a toast in a sentence?
Let’s drink a toast to our friendship.
Can you give another example of Drink a toast?
At the wedding, everyone stood up to drink a toast to the newlyweds.
What are synonyms for Drink a toast?
Common alternatives include propose a toast, raise a glass, toast to.
What words go with Drink a toast?
It commonly pairs with drink a toast to, raise a glass, offer a toast.
What are common mistakes when using Drink a toast?
Confusing with 'make a toast', which is the act of speaking. Using 'drink a toast' without specifying what the toast is for. Overusing in informal situations where it feels out of place.
How do you pronounce Drink a toast?
US: //drɪŋk ə toʊst//, UK: //drɪŋk ə toʊst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Drink a toast?
Use in social situations before a drink. More formal during celebrations, less common in casual settings.
