Imbibe: meaning, definitions and examples

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imbibe

[ ɪmˈbaɪb ]

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drink

To imbibe means to consume liquids, especially alcoholic drinks. It can also refer to absorbing or soaking up something.

Synonyms

absorb, consume, drink

Examples of usage

He liked to imbibe a glass of wine with his dinner.
She imbibed the knowledge from the books she read.

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absorb

To absorb or assimilate. To take in or soak up.

Synonyms

absorb, assimilate, soak up

Examples of usage

Plants imbibe water through their roots.
He tried to imbibe the culture of the new country.

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archaic

A drink, especially an alcoholic one.

Synonyms

beverage, drink

Examples of usage

He offered her an imbibe of ale.

Translations

Translations of the word "imbibe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absorver

🇮🇳 अवशोषित करना

🇩🇪 aufnehmen

🇮🇩 menyerap

🇺🇦 вбирати

🇵🇱 wchłaniać

🇯🇵 吸収する (きゅうしゅうする)

🇫🇷 absorber

🇪🇸 absorber

🇹🇷 emmek

🇰🇷 흡수하다

🇸🇦 يمتص

🇨🇿 absorbovat

🇸🇰 absorbovať

🇨🇳 吸收 (xīshōu)

🇸🇮 absorbirati

🇮🇸 gleypa

🇰🇿 сіңіру

🇬🇪 შთანთქმა

🇦🇿 udmaq

🇲🇽 absorber

Word origin

The word 'imbibe' originated from the Latin word 'imbibere', which means 'to drink in, to absorb'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. Over time, the usage of 'imbibe' has evolved to not only mean drinking liquids, but also to absorb or assimilate information or culture. The word has maintained its roots in the context of consumption, but has broadened to include a wider range of meanings.