IMBIBE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • receive into the mind and retain
    Usage Example(s)
    • Imbibe ethical principles
    Hypernyms(s) imbibe is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • take in liquids
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The patient must drink several liters each day
    • The children like to drink soda
    Hypernyms(s) imbibe is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • take in, also metaphorically
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The sponge absorbs water well
    • She drew strength from the minister’’s words
    Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) imbibe is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)