definition of
[imbibe]

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 imbibe v. [assimilate] take (gas, light or heat) into a solution. wn

[3] #3 imbibe v. [drink] take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda". wn

[4] #4 imbibe v. receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles". wn