drink to

phrasal verb

drank to; drunk to; drinking to
: to speak words that honor or express good wishes for (someone or something) and then take a drink : to make a toast to (someone or something)
We drank to their 30th anniversary.
We drank to their health.

Note: I'll drink to that! means that one agrees completely with something that someone has said.

"It will be the best vacation of our lives." "I'll drink to that!"

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Try adding these nutrient-rich drinks to support your health, beyond hydration. Jenna Anderson, Health, 14 Jan. 2026 Plemons soon arrived with three drinks to dole out. Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 Over the 18 courses, diners will move from a welcome drink to a cold counter, for raw delicacies, to the hot counter, which will serve up dishes like tamal de mar, which includes Hokkaido uni, salsa verde de quelites, hoja santa chlorophyll, and jocoque. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026 Yes, some people just drink to enjoy, but many also consume alcohol to experience a boost in confidence or performance or to relieve stress, sadness or difficult memories, Knowles said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drink to

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“Drink to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drink%20to. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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