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English verb: imbibe | |||
| 1. | imbibe (contact) take in, also metaphorically | ||
| Samples | The sponge absorbs water well. She drew strength from the minister's words. | ||
| Synonyms | absorb, draw, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | blot, mop, mop up, sponge up, wipe up | ||
| 2. | imbibe (contact) take (gas, light or heat) into a solution | ||
| Synonyms | assimilate | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | absorb | ||
| 3. | imbibe (consumption) take in liquids | ||
| Samples | The patient must drink several liters each day. The children like to drink soda. | ||
| Synonyms | drink | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | consume, have, ingest, take, take in | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | belt down, bolt down, down, drain the cup, drink down, drink up, guggle, gulp, gurgle, guzzle, kill, lap, lap up, lick, pop, pour down, quaff, sip, suck, swig, swill, swill down, toss off | ||
| 4. | imbibe (cognition) receive into the mind and retain | ||
| Samples | Imbibe ethical principles. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | absorb, assimilate, ingest, take in | ||
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