imbibing

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou processo de beber líquidos, especialmente bebidas alcoólicas; também pode indicar a absorção ou assimilação de algo, como conhecimento ou influência.

A noun referring to the act of consuming liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.

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1. The act of drinkingB2formal

   The action of consuming a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage.

   Ato de beber

   • His constant imbibing of wine was a concern for his health.
   • The celebration involved much imbibing of champagne.
   • Moderate imbibing of water is essential for good health.

   Sinônimosconsumingdrinkingguzzlingimbibition

• Verbo usado para designar o ato de beber (especialmente álcool) ou de absorver ideias, conhecimentos ou influências.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconsumedrinkguzzlequaffsipswallowswigtipple

2. To absorb or take in (metaphorically)C1formal

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

   Absorver

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsorbassimilatedigestgraspingestlearnmastersoak uptake in

   Antônimosdispersedissipateemitexpelexude

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

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

   Absorver

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

   Sinônimosabsorbsoak uptake intake up

   Antônimosemitexpelexudegive offrelease

4. To receive into the mind and retainC1formal

   To learn and remember information or ideas.

   Absorver e retor no espírito

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

   Sinônimosabsorbassimilatedigestgrasplearnmastertake in