imbibe
1 of 1verb/ɪm.ˈbaɪb/
Forms:imbibes,imbibing,imbibed,imbibed
1
to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages
C2transitive- During the celebration, guests were eager to imbibe the sparkling champagne in toast of the special occasion.
- The tropical resort offered a diverse menu of fruity cocktails for guests to imbibe by the pool.
- As part of the wine tour, participants had the opportunity to imbibe a variety of exquisite vintages.
- Last night, the revelers imbibed a selection of fine wines and spirits at the upscale event.
- After a successful business deal, the partners imbibed rare scotch whiskies to celebrate their achievement.
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2
to absorb or take in something as if drinking it
transitive- She sat by the fire, imbibing the warmth and comfort it provided.
- He stood in awe, imbibing the beauty of the vast mountain landscape.
- She loves to walk in the woods and imbibe the peace of nature.
- The crowd imbibed the lively atmosphere of the festival.
- She gazed at the painting, imbibing the emotions it evoked.
3
to take in ideas or knowledge deeply and fully
transitive- She imbibed the philosophy of the course, applying it to her daily life.
- He spent hours reading, eager to imbibe new insights on history.
- The students imbibed the complex theories, discussing them eagerly.
- She traveled widely to imbibe the cultures and traditions of different countries.
- The scientist imbibed knowledge from countless journals and research papers.
4
to take in or soak up moisture, gas, light, or heat
transitive- The dry soil imbibed the rainwater after the storm.
- The sponge imbibed the spilled juice quickly.
- The leaves imbibe sunlight to fuel photosynthesis.
- The rocks imbibed heat from the sun, staying warm through the evening.
- The fabric imbibed the dye evenly, resulting in a rich color.
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