Defenition of the word imbibe
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Defenition of the word imbibe
- be able to take in, as of liquids; "The sponge absorbs water well"
- take into solution, as of gas, light, or heat
- take in liquids
- receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"
- take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
- take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister''s words"
- take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
- receive into the mind and retain
- take in, also metaphorically
Synonyms for the word imbibe
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- absorb
- assimilate
- down
- draw
- drink
- soak up
- sop up
- suck
- suck up
- swallow
- take in
- take up
Similar words in the imbibe
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- aspirate
- attract
- belt down
- bolt down
- deflect
- distract
- down
- drain the cup
- draw away
- draw in
- drink down
- drink up
- imbibe
- imbibed
- imbibes
- kill
- pour down
- pull
- pull in
- suck in
- toss off
Hyponyms for the word imbibe
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- belt down
- blot
- bolt down
- down
- drain the cup
- drink down
- drink up
- guggle
- gulp
- gurgle
- guzzle
- kill
- lap
- lap up
- lick
- mop
- mop up
- pop
- pour down
- quaff
- sip
- sponge up
- suck
- swig
- swill
- swill down
- toss off
- wipe up
Hypernyms for the word imbibe
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- absorb
- assimilate
- consume
- have
- ingest
- take
- take in
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