imbibed; imbibing
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
1
2
a
: to take in liquid
b
: to absorb or assimilate moisture, gas, light, or heat
imbiber
noun
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Examples of imbibe in a Sentence
She imbibed vast quantities of coffee.
She never imbibes but isn't offended when others do.
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Consumers of a certain age will even imbibe and pour a splash of liquor in there.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
While we visitors can sidestep hurricane season and imbibe the bounty of the island without experiencing the full gamut of its temper, the locals embrace it all.
—Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2024
Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is known for its storied history, stunning architecture and rich culture but the biggest draw may just be the smorgasbord of top tier dining and imbibing options.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Legend has it that Apollo prevented his muse priestess from brewing, imbibing or smoking laurel leaves, which have a mild narcotic property.
—Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
While we visitors can sidestep hurricane season and imbibe the bounty of the island without experiencing the full gamut of its temper, the locals embrace it all.
—Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2024
Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is known for its storied history, stunning architecture and rich culture but the biggest draw may just be the smorgasbord of top tier dining and imbibing options.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Legend has it that Apollo prevented his muse priestess from brewing, imbibing or smoking laurel leaves, which have a mild narcotic property.
—Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imbibe. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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imbibe
verb
im·bibe
im-ˈbīb 
imbibed; imbibing
1
: to receive into the mind and retain
imbibe knowledge
2
b
imbiber
noun
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