"imbibing" in the noun sense
1. drinking, imbibing, imbibition
the act of consuming liquids
"imbibing" in the verb sense
1. absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
take in, also metaphorically
"The sponge absorbs water well"
"She drew strength from the minister's words"
2. assimilate, imbibe
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
3. drink, imbibe
take in liquids
"The patient must drink several liters each day"
"The children like to drink soda"
4. imbibe
receive into the mind and retain
"Imbibe ethical principles"
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