what does imbibe mean?
IMBIBE as VERB
- 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
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- 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
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- Meaning
- take in, also metaphorically
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- The sponge absorbs water well
- She drew strength from the minister’’s words
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- Meaning
- take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
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Hypernyms(s) imbibe is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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