Imbibe

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbaɪb/

Definitions of imbibe

verb to drink or absorb something, typically alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 I like to imbibe water throughout the day to stay hydrated.

A2 In some cultures, it is common to imbibe tea or coffee with every meal.

B1 It is important to imbibe knowledge from various sources to broaden your understanding.

B2 The sommelier recommended that we imbibe a glass of the finest wine with our meal.

C1 As a connoisseur of fine spirits, he was known to imbibe only the rarest and most exquisite liquors.

C2 The philosopher believed that to truly imbibe wisdom, one must constantly seek knowledge and experience.

Examples of imbibe in a Sentence

formal It is important to imbibe knowledge from various sources to broaden your understanding.

informal I love to imbibe different types of tea to relax after a long day.

slang Let's imbibe some brews at the bar tonight.

figurative She seemed to imbibe the essence of the story, understanding its deeper meaning.

Grammatical Forms of imbibe

• past tense: imbibed
• plural: imbibe
• comparative: more imbibe
• superlative: most imbibe
• present tense: imbibe
• future tense: will imbibe
• perfect tense: have imbibed
• continuous tense: is imbibing
• singular: imbibe
• positive degree: imbibe
• infinitive: to imbibe
• gerund: imbibing
• participle: imbibed

Origin and Evolution of imbibe

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imbibe' originated from the Latin word 'imbibere', which means to drink in or absorb.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of absorbing liquids, the word 'imbibe' has evolved to also mean consuming or taking in information or ideas.