imbibe — to drink, especially alcohol
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to drink, especially alcohol
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbaɪb/
Korean meaning: 마시다 (특히 술을)
Korean pronunciation: 임-바이브 (강세: 바이브)
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
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The tribe will imbibe to share the sacred vibe
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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'.
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“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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