Imbibe Definition & Meaning
imbibe
- verb
- take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
- take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
- take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
- receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"
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- What does imbibe mean?
- take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" take (gas, light or heat) into a solution take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda" receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"
- What part of speech is imbibe?
- Imbibe is a verb.
- How many definitions does imbibe have?
- Imbibe has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).