Associations to the word «Imbibe»
Noun
- Amount
- Courage
- Affection
- Lesson
- Dye
- Regard
- Kindness
- Inclination
- Catholicism
- Seed
- Atmosphere
- Neighbour
- Tea
- Delight
- Ocean
- Quality
- Conviction
- Humour
- Calvin
- Occasion
- Knowledge
- Faith
- Youth
- Bottle
- Teaching
- Instruction
- Tradition
- Feeling
- Insect
- Multitude
- Flock
- Judgment
- Magic
- Greek
- Water
- Portion
- Gentleman
- Glass
- Body
- Sense
- Religion
- Conduct
- Coffee
- Influence
- Embrace
- Tobacco
- Culture
- Manner
- Integrity
- Truth
- Adult
- Christian
- Patriot
- Mind
- Whole
- Oriental
- Liberty
- Understanding
- Jefferson
- Blood
- Belief
- Vine
- Native
- Dose
- Salt
- Aunt
- Latin
- Adventure
Adjective
Wiktionary
IMBIBE, verb. To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
IMBIBE, verb. (figuratively) To take in; as, to imbibe knowledge.
Dictionary definition
IMBIBE, verb. Take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words".
IMBIBE, verb. Take (gas, light or heat) into a solution.
IMBIBE, verb. Take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda".
IMBIBE, verb. Receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.