Definition of 'imbibe'

Verb

1. take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
      Synonyms: absorb suck soak up sop up suck up draw take in take up
2. take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
      Synonyms: assimilate
3. take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
      Synonyms: drink
4. receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"

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