take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
Used in a Sentence
imbibe
How to use imbibe in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for imbibe.
Editorial note
Men are trying to imbibe feminine qualities as time progresses.
Examples7
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of imbibe gathered in one view.
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for imbibe.
verb
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
verb
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
See also: assimilate
verb
take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
See also: drink
verb
receive into the mind and retain; "Imbibe ethical principles"
Example sentences
Men are trying to imbibe feminine qualities as time progresses.
Well I'd be willing to bet that for the things they manage to learn and imbibe they would be quite proficient.
People don't want to drink alone, so if I'm with only one other person they usually won't imbibe.
No. Everyone managed to not imbibe two days prior to the official testing.
You can imbibe the most clever and interest art in the world, but only living in the real world can teach you about the real world.
This isn't surprising given your family history, but it's nice to know concretely what you've got. be careful with how much alcohol you imbibe.
I think the fact that gay marriage is even entertained demonstrates that western society has been stretched to its breaking point, and I expect it to break, at which point these realities that we prefer to ignore will pronounce themselves starkly and demand recognition, as has happened over and over again when a society gets enough wealth to drink and imbibe itself into major social stupor.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use imbibe in a sentence?
Men are trying to imbibe feminine qualities as time progresses.
What does imbibe mean?
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
What part of speech is imbibe?
imbibe is commonly used as verb.