imbibe

• Verbo que significa beber (especialmente alcohol) o, en sentido figurado, absorber o asimilar ideas, conocimientos o influencias.

A verb used to indicate the act of drinking (especially alcohol) or absorbing ideas, knowledge, or influences.

1. To drink (liquids)B2formal

   To consume a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage.

   beber (líquidos)

   • He was seen imbibing a glass of fine wine.
   • The doctor advised him to imbibe plenty of water.
   • They imbibed the cool, refreshing spring water.

   Sinónimosconsumedrinkguzzlequaffsipswallowswigtipple

2. To absorb or take in (metaphorically)C1formal

   To absorb or take in ideas, knowledge, or culture.

   absorber (ideas, conocimientos)

   • She imbibed the principles of democracy from her parents.
   • He spent years imbibing the local culture and traditions.
   • The student imbibed the complex theories with great enthusiasm.

   Sinónimosabsorbassimilatedigestgraspingestlearnmastersoak uptake in

   Antónimosdispersedissipateemitexpelexude

3. To absorb (gas, light, or heat)C2formal

   To take in a gas, light, or heat into a solution.

   absorber (gas, luz o calor)

   • The solution imbibes carbon dioxide under pressure.
   • Certain materials imbibe light and convert it to heat.
   • The chemical imbibes the gas, causing a reaction.

   Sinónimosabsorbsoak uptake intake up

   Antónimosemitexpelexudegive offrelease

4. To receive into the mind and retainC1formal

   To learn and remember information or ideas.

   Asimilar, absorber (en la mente)

   • Children imbibe language from their surroundings.
   • He imbibed the teachings of his mentor deeply.
   • She imbibed the entire lecture and could recall it perfectly.

   Sinónimosabsorbassimilatedigestgrasplearnmastertake in