Imbibe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈbaɪb/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Imbibe is a verb meaning To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
Meaning
To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
More Meanings
- (figuratively) To take in; absorb.
- (obsolete, transitive) To steep; to cause to absorb liquid.
Example Sentences
to imbibe knowledge
Without its sting, the common yellowjacket would be unable to steal ham from our sandwich or imbibe the sweet juice from our peach.
Like the late Dr Falk (d. 1782), Grabianka was a native of Podolia, where Sabbatian influences were strong among local Jews, and he imbibed many of their notions.
To eradicate that error, already but too deeply imbibed, to subdue and triumph over human infirmity, was indeed difficult, but to Rosilia a derogation from virtue was still more so.
Word Forms
- imbibes
- imbibing
- imbibed
Synonyms for imbibe
Depending on context, synonyms include draw, assimilate, absorb, suck, take in, drink.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drink, absorb, suck up, suck, assimilate, take up.
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Sources & Attribution
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