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
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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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Many of his customers are likewise familiar with the allure of the once-elusive regional brand, and are looking forward to imbibing a little closer to home, Hoffman said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Not to mention the subsequent feelings of guilt or dissatisfaction that can surface from imbibing in excess or overeating.
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Here is a world where carcasses sizzle on the grill, insects whir around sweat-glistening flesh, and pills are strewn on the table, as Rose begins imbibing a cocktail of mystery tablets prescribed to her by Gómez.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
Many of his customers are likewise familiar with the allure of the once-elusive regional brand, and are looking forward to imbibing a little closer to home, Hoffman said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Not to mention the subsequent feelings of guilt or dissatisfaction that can surface from imbibing in excess or overeating.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imbibe. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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