Imbibe

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɪmˈbaɪb/
• Rhymes: -aɪb

Origin

From Old French imbiber, from Latin prefix im- ("im-") + bibere ("to drink"), whence also beverage (via Old French).

Full definition of imbibe

Verb

1. To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
2. (figuratively) To take in; as, to imbibe knowledge.

Derived terms

• imbiber
• imbibement

Related terms

• beverage