imbibe

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'acte de boire (surtout de l'alcool) ou d'absorber des idées, des connaissances ou des influences.

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.

   boire (un liquide, en particulier une boisson alcoolisée)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsumedrinkguzzlequaffsipswallowswigtipple

2. To absorb or take in (metaphorically)C1formal

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

   absorber (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorbassimilatedigestgraspingestlearnmastersoak uptake in

   Antonymesdispersedissipateemitexpelexude

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

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

   absorber (un gaz, de la lumière, de la chaleur)

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

   Synonymesabsorbsoak uptake intake up

   Antonymesemitexpelexudegive offrelease

4. To receive into the mind and retainC1formal

   To learn and remember information or ideas.

   assimiler (par l'esprit)

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

   Synonymesabsorbassimilatedigestgrasplearnmastertake in