<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink: He imbibed great quantities of iced tea.</li><li>Synonyms: swallow.</li><li>to absorb or soak up, as water, light, or heat: Plants imbibe moisture from the soil.</li><li>to take or receive into the mind, as knowledge, ideas, or the like: to imbibe a sermon; to imbibe beautiful scenery.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to drink, especially alcoholic beverages: Just a soft drink for me—I don't imbibe.</li><li>to absorb liquid or moisture.</li><li>Archaic: to soak or saturate; imbue.</li></ul>