Imbibe - Definition

v 1: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water
well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" [syn:
absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up,
draw, take in, take up]
2: take (gas, light or heat) into a solution [syn: assimilate,
imbibe]
3: take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each
day"; "The children like to drink soda" [syn: drink,
imbibe]
4: receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"