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