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