imbibe

To imbibe is to drink something. Sometimes people use the word to refer to the act of drinking alcohol.

  • He imbibed heavily at the party.

  • The wine was imbibed with a flavor that made it taste very sweet.

Definition of imbibe

verb

take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

Synonyms:

assimilate

verb

take in, also metaphorically

Synonyms:

absorb, draw, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up

verb

take in liquids

Synonyms:

drink

verb

receive into the mind and retain

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Example Sentences for imbibe

  • 1

    As the night wears on, drinks are imbibed.

  • 2

    Imbibe the influence of environ, they inhabit.

  • 3

    The ability to imbibe is not a big deal.

  • 4

    All will hold beers and be prepared to imbibe.

  • 5

    Many strong beverages were imbibed.

  • 6

    Imbibe the influence of environment where they inhabit.

  • 7

    The deeper meaning of this narration must be understood and imbibed.

  • 8

    It seeks to encourage them to imbibe the knowledge of material science.

  • 9

    Also try to imbibe the spirit in which the rules were made.

  • 10

    He has imbibed the spirit of eclecticism exemplified by Pandit Vyas.