 imbibe |
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| 1. | [ verb ] take in, also metaphorically | |
| Synonyms: | absorb suck_up take_up sop_up draw take_in soak_up suck | |
| Examples: | "The sponge absorbs water well" "She drew strength from the minister's words" |
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| Related terms: | wipe_up blot sponge_up attract attract distract aspirate suck_in aspirate suck_in chump absorption sucking absorber | |
| 2. | [ verb ] take in liquids | |
| Synonyms: | drink | |
| Examples: | "The patient must drink several liters each day" "The children like to drink soda" |
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| Related terms: | consume sip gulp suck toss_off drain_the_cup guzzle swill guggle lap toss_off drain_the_cup drink drinking beverage swallow | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (chemistry) take into solution, as of gas, light, or heat | |
| Synonyms: | assimilate | |
| Related terms: | absorb imbibition | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (education) receive into the mind and retain | |
| Examples: | "Imbibe ethical principles" |
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| Related terms: | absorb | |
| Similar spelling: |
imbiber imbibing |
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