imbibe — to drink, especially alcohol
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to drink, especially alcohol
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbaɪb/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather could imbibe three bottles of soju and still beat me at chess.
- She went to France to imbibe the local culture and came back speaking French with a terrible accent.
- The professor encouraged students to imbibe different perspectives on the issue.
imbibe
VERB[/ɪmˈbaɪb/]
to drink, especially alcohol
Drinking alcohol with refined pleasure
The tribe will imbibe to share the sacred vibe
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imbibere', composed of the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'bibere' (to drink). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 15th century to mean 'to drink' or metaphorically 'to absorb ideas or principles'.
Breakdown
im- (in, into) + bib (drink, from Latin bibere) + -e (infinitive ending) = imbibe (to drink in, to absorb)
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📝Examples
“My grandfather could imbibe three bottles of soju and still beat me at chess.”
“She went to France to imbibe the local culture and came back speaking French with a terrible accent.”
“The professor encouraged students to imbibe different perspectives on the issue.”
“After imbibing too much at the company party, he accidentally sent a love letter to his boss.”
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