to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink

He imbibed great quantities of iced tea.

to absorb or soak up, as water, light, or heat

Plants imbibe moisture from the soil.

to take or receive into the mind, as knowledge, ideas, or the like

to imbibe a sermon; to imbibe beautiful scenery.

to drink, esp. alcoholic beverages

Just a soft drink for meI don't imbibe.

to absorb liquid or moisture.

Archaic . to soak or saturate; imbue.

verb

abstain

verb

absorb , assimilate , belt * , consume , down , gorge , guzzle * , ingest , ingurgitate , irrigate , partake , put away * , quaff , raise a few , sip , swallow , swig * , swill * , toss * , pull on , sup , guzzle , tipple , soak , sop up , take up , digest , drink , swig , tope , wet one\'s whistle