To crush or grind food with the teeth in preparation for swallowing. verb
She began to chew her food slowly to savor the taste.
The dentist advised him to chew on both sides of his mouth.
To bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow. verb
He chewed the steak thoroughly before swallowing.
The baby is learning to chew solid foods.
To ponder over something; to think about something carefully. verb
She needed time to chew over the job offer before making a decision.
He chewed on the problem for a while before coming up with a solution.