Definitions for imbibe

Overview of verb imbibe

The verb imbibe has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up

(take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words")

2. assimilate, imbibe

(take (gas, light or heat) into a solution)

3. drink, imbibe

(take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda")

4. imbibe

(receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles")