How to pronounce imbibed

Verb

• take in liquids

  “The patient must drink several liters each day”

  “The children like to drink soda”

  Synonyms: drinkimbibe

• take in, also metaphorically

  “The sponge absorbs water well”

  “She drew strength from the minister's words”

  Synonyms: absorbsuckimbibesoak upsop upsuck updrawtake intake up

• take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

  Synonyms: assimilateimbibe

• receive into the mind and retain

  “Imbibe ethical principles”

  Synonyms: imbibe