imbibe

US /ɪmˈbaɪb/

UK /ɪmˈbaɪb/

1.

absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge)

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She imbibed the local culture during her travels.

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Students should imbibe knowledge from various sources.

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absorb assimilate take in ingest soak up

2.

drink (alcohol)

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They gathered to imbibe some fine wine.

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It's not advisable to imbibe too much before driving.

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drink consume quaff sip guzzle