imbibe

🇬🇧 UK/im'baib/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To drink, especially alcohol; to absorb or take in ideas or knowledge

饮(酒);吸收,汲取

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
imnot, opposite of
+
bibeother
=imbibe

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He would imbibe wine at every social gathering.

  • 2.

    Students should imbibe knowledge from diverse sources.

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