English to English verb
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take in, also metaphorically | | Example: The sponge absorbs water well She drew strength from the minister's words
source: wordnet30
2 |
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution | | source: wordnet30
3 |
take in liquids | | Example: The patient must drink several liters each day The children like to drink soda
source: wordnet30
4 |
receive into the mind and retain | | Example: Imbibe ethical principles
source: wordnet30
5 |
To drink in; to absorb; to suck or take in; to receive as by drinking; as, a person imbibes drink, or a sponge imbibes moisture. | | source: webster1913
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