imbibe
imbibe definition
im·bibe (im bīb′)
transitive verb imbibed -·bibed′, imbibing -·bib′·ing
- to drink (esp. alcoholic liquor)
- to take in with the senses; drink in
- to absorb (moisture)
- to inhale
- to take in with the senses or mind; drink in
Etymology: ME enbiben < L imbibere < in-, in + bibere, to drink < *pibere < IE *pi-, *pō-, to drink > Sans pti, (he) drinks, L potare
intransitive verb
to drink, esp. alcoholic liquor
Related Forms:
- imbiber im·bib′er noun
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