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imbibe

verb

im·​bibe im-ˈbīb How to pronounce imbibe (audio)
imbibed; imbibing

transitive verb

1
a
: drink
b
: to take in or up
a sponge imbibes moisture
2
a
: to receive into the mind and retain
imbibe moral principles
b
: to assimilate or take into solution
3
archaic : soak, steep

intransitive verb

1
2
a
: to take in liquid
b
: to absorb or assimilate moisture, gas, light, or heat
imbiber noun

Example Sentences

She imbibed vast quantities of coffee. She never imbibes but isn't offended when others do.
Recent Examples on the Web The escapism from the Great Depression allowed fun-seekers to imbibe in Caribbean rum-laden specialties, Asian food and Pacific Island decor. Allison Jack, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Also available is a curated menu of Cicchetti (small bites) and beverages to imbibe while enjoying the show. San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Aug. 2022 The study also revealed that travelers like to imbibe local flavors—beverages produced in the destination—to get a true taste of the place. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 27 May 2022 Portable, ready to imbibe, and no contact required. Outside Online, 17 July 2020 This history is evident throughout the property, and visitors who imbibe in the underground cellar experience will learn even more about the longtime winemaker. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2022 China was now the weaker nation, and Chinese began to visit Tokyo to imbibe the scientific, political, intellectual, and military knowledge needed for their own modernization. Ian Buruma, Harper’s Magazine , 18 Jan. 2022 In October 2021, The Washington Post reported that those wanting to imbibe champers during their holiday celebrations should stock up ahead of time. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2022 People imbibe these things -- think of your morning cup of coffee. Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enbiben to absorb, cause to absorb, from Latin imbibere to drink in, absorb, from in- + bibere to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of imbibe was in the 14th century

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